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Mercedes Benz Citan 109 Pure Cdi MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Mercedes Benz Citan 109 Pure Cdi. Check any Citan 109 Pure Cdi by registration number below.

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80.7%

Avg Pass Rate

-9.5%

vs Mercedes Benz Avg

3

Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

Mercedes Benz Citan 109 Pure Cdi — MOT Reliability Overview

The Mercedes Benz Citan 109 Pure Cdi has an average MOT pass rate of 80.7%, which is 9.5 percentage points below the Mercedes Benz brand average of 90.2%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Citan 109 Pure Cdi is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Mercedes Benz Citan 109 Pure Cdi fails its MOT are stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. If you are preparing your Citan 109 Pure Cdi 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 109 Pure Cdi, 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 109 Pure Cdi performs at MOT across different model years.

2021

Based on 1,209 vehicles

79.3%Good
Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%
Dangerous Defects

9.5%

Retest Rate

20.0%

Mileage at 3yr

82k mi

2020

Based on 2,728 vehicles

76.9%Good
Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%
Dangerous Defects

8.7%

Retest Rate

23.2%

Mileage at 3yr

81k mi

Mileage at 5yr

103k mi

2019

Based on 257 vehicles

86.0%Excellent
Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%
Dangerous Defects

5.5%

Retest Rate

11.0%

Mileage at 3yr

82k mi

Mileage at 5yr

131k mi

Top MOT Failures — Mercedes Benz Citan 109 Pure Cdi

The most common reasons a Mercedes Benz Citan 109 Pure Cdi fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

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

5.5%
2

a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm

3.7%
3

Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements

3.3%
4

A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps

3.2%
5

Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen

2.9%
Mercedes Benz Citan 109 Pure Cdi Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

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

Front Nearside

6.8%

Front Offside

6.4%

Rear Offside

5.5%

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85.8% pass rate

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87.8% pass rate

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Useful MOT Guides

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See detailed fault analysis for Mercedes Benz Citan 109 Pure Cdi

Mercedes Benz Citan 109 Pure Cdi — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Mercedes Benz Citan 109 Pure Cdi MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Mercedes Benz Citan 109 Pure Cdi?
The average MOT pass rate for the Mercedes Benz Citan 109 Pure Cdi is 80.7% compared to the Mercedes Benz average of 90.2%. 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 109 Pure Cdi?
The most common MOT failures on the Mercedes Benz Citan 109 Pure Cdi are: Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (5.5%), a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm (3.7%), Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements (3.3%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Mercedes Benz Citan 109 Pure Cdi reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 80.7%, the Mercedes Benz Citan 109 Pure Cdi is rated as "Good" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Mercedes Benz Citan 109 Pure Cdi?
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 109 Pure Cdi?
Typical mileage for the Mercedes Benz Citan 109 Pure Cdi: 82,362 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Citan 109 Pure Cdi to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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