Mercedes-Benz Citan MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Mercedes-Benz Citan. Check any Citan by registration number below.

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72.2%

Avg Pass Rate

-13.0%

vs Mercedes-Benz Avg

Year Ranges

Average

Reliability

Mercedes-Benz Citan — MOT Reliability Overview

The Mercedes-Benz Citan has an average MOT pass rate of 72.2%, which is 13.0 percentage points below the Mercedes-Benz brand average of 85.2%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your Citan on the road.

The most common reasons a Mercedes-Benz Citan fails its MOT are brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play. If you are preparing your Citan for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Mercedes-Benz Citan, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Mercedes-Benz Citan performs at MOT across different model years.

2020

Based on 32 vehicles

78.1%Good

Mercedes-Benz average: 85.2%

Retest Rate

16.7%

Mileage at 3yr

68k mi

2019

Based on 4,681 vehicles

79.5%Good

Mercedes-Benz average: 85.2%

Dangerous Defects

6.9%

Retest Rate

20.8%

Mileage at 3yr

75k mi

Mileage at 5yr

138k mi

2018

Based on 8,779 vehicles

75.5%Good

Mercedes-Benz average: 85.2%

Dangerous Defects

7.6%

Retest Rate

24.4%

Mileage at 5yr

120k mi

2017

Based on 8,080 vehicles

74.8%Average

Mercedes-Benz average: 85.2%

Dangerous Defects

8.0%

Retest Rate

24.4%

Mileage at 5yr

123k mi

2016

Based on 8,285 vehicles

70.3%Average

Mercedes-Benz average: 85.2%

Dangerous Defects

8.4%

Retest Rate

30.2%

2015

Based on 5,936 vehicles

69.8%Average

Mercedes-Benz average: 85.2%

Dangerous Defects

8.6%

Retest Rate

30.8%

Mileage at 10yr

195k mi

2014

Based on 5,495 vehicles

66.4%Average

Mercedes-Benz average: 85.2%

Dangerous Defects

8.9%

Retest Rate

32.2%

Mileage at 10yr

199k mi

2013

Based on 3,662 vehicles

63.2%Below Average

Mercedes-Benz average: 85.2%

Dangerous Defects

9.6%

Retest Rate

37.5%

Mileage at 10yr

203k mi

Top MOT Failures — Mercedes-Benz Citan

The most common reasons a Mercedes-Benz Citan fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded

4.9%

A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc

4.4%

A steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play

4.3%

Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

4.1%

A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened

2.9%

Mercedes-Benz Citan Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Nearside

9.4%

Front Offside

6.3%

Rear

6.3%

Other Mercedes-Benz Models

Compare MOT reliability across Mercedes-Benz models.

Mercedes-Benz E

83.5% pass rate

Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA 45 S 4MATIC+ Auto

92.7% pass rate

Mercedes-Benz V

85.8% pass rate

Mercedes-Benz GLA 180 AMG Line Edition

91.3% pass rate

Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 AMG Line PREM De 4M A

94.5% pass rate

Mercedes-Benz V250

84.6% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Mercedes-Benz Citan

Mercedes-Benz Citan — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Mercedes-Benz Citan MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Mercedes-Benz Citan?

The average MOT pass rate for the Mercedes-Benz Citan is 72.2% compared to the Mercedes-Benz average of 85.2%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.

What are the most common MOT failures on a Mercedes-Benz Citan?

The most common MOT failures on the Mercedes-Benz Citan are: Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded (4.9%), A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (4.4%), A steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play (4.3%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.

Is the Mercedes-Benz Citan reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 72.2%, the Mercedes-Benz Citan is rated as "Average" for reliability. This is around average — regular maintenance is recommended to avoid common failure points.

How do I check the MOT history of a Mercedes-Benz Citan?

Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.

What mileage should I expect on a Mercedes-Benz Citan?

Typical mileage for the Mercedes-Benz Citan: 68,411 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Citan to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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