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Mercedes-Benz Citan MOT pass rate and common problems

70.8% of Mercedes-Benz Citans passed the 2024 MOT (20,482 first tests): 60.8% at the first attempt and 10.0% after a fix at the test centre (PRS). About 2 in 5 failed the first attempt. For its age, it fails 82% more often than normal: MOT Risk Index 181.7 (95% CI 178.6–184.8; 100 = normal).

Mercedes-Benz Citan at a glance, 2024 MOT
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
MOT pass rate70.8%incl. 10.0% fixed at the test centre202420482
Passed at the first attempt60.8%all first tests202420482
MOT Risk Index (95% CI 178.6–184.8)181.7index100 = normal for its age · rank 757 of 761 (1 = fails least for its age)202420482
Biggest excess: Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment26.9per 10017.9 same-age2019–2024101471
Dangerous defects16.1per 10011.2 UK, not age-adjusted2019–2024101471
Advisory items110.9per 100127.1 UK, not age-adjusted2019–2024101471
strip · Mercedes-Benz Citan · MOT Risk Index · 181.7 vs 100 = normal · 2024
MOT Risk Index · Mercedes-Benz Citan. 0–240; 100 = normal for its age; median model 92.8 · rank 757 of 761 (1 = fails least for its age). DVSA, 2024.
Mercedes-Benz Citan index position among 761 models
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Rank757of 761published models, 1 = fails least for its age202420482
Best rank within its 95% interval757rankother models held where they are202420482
Worst rank within its 95% interval757rankother models held where they are202420482

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Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · full dataset (v5). This model's index changed from 189.5 to 181.7 in the 24 September 2026 release, after duplicate test records were removed.

What actually fails on a Mercedes-Benz Citan MOT, and how often?

Mercedes-Benz Citan MOTs fail most often on ‘lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment’: 26.9 per 100 tests, against 17.9 for UK vehicles of the same age (2019–2024, n = 101,471).

bar · Mercedes-Benz Citan · Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment · 26.9 vs 17.9 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mercedes-Benz Citan: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment26.9per 10017.92019–202427257
Visibility15.6per 10011.72019–202415831
Brakes15.5per 10010.42019–202415701
Tyres10.6per 1007.22019–202410776
Body, chassis, structure7per 1004.82019–20247097
Suspension5.5per 1009.72019–20245537

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 101,471 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Tyres, brakes and suspension: how does the Mercedes-Benz Citan compare with vehicles of the same age?

The biggest excess for the Mercedes-Benz Citan is brakes at age 7: 10.6 failures per 100 tests, against 4.5 for same-age vehicles of comparable models (2019–2024, n = 13,226).

bullet · Mercedes-Benz Citan · Tyres, age 3 · 6.1 vs 4.2 · 2019–2024
Tyres, age 3: 6.1 vs 4.2. Brakes, age 3: 5.8 vs 1.8. Suspension, age 3: 0.6 vs 0.6. Tyres, age 4: 6.8 vs 4.5. Brakes, age 4: 6.6 vs 2.4. Suspension, age 4: 1.2 vs 1.2. Tyres, age 5: 7.2 vs 5.1. Brakes, age 5: 7.3 vs 3.1. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mercedes-Benz Citan: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres, age 36.1per 1004.22019–202415737
Brakes, age 35.8per 1001.82019–202415737
Suspension, age 30.6per 1000.62019–202415737
Tyres, age 46.8per 1004.52019–202416522
Brakes, age 46.6per 1002.42019–202416522
Suspension, age 41.2per 1001.22019–202416522
Tyres, age 57.2per 1005.12019–202417557
Brakes, age 57.3per 1003.12019–202417557
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Suspension, age 52.1per 1002.22019–202417557
Tyres, age 67.2per 1005.52019–202417027
Brakes, age 68.7per 1003.82019–202417027
Suspension, age 63.8per 1003.72019–202417027
Tyres, age 78.2per 1006.02019–202413226
Brakes, age 710.6per 1004.52019–202413226
Suspension, age 75.9per 1005.72019–202413226
Tyres, age 87.9per 1006.32019–20249792
Brakes, age 811.4per 1005.42019–20249792
Suspension, age 88.5per 1007.82019–20249792

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 20,482 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Will my Mercedes-Benz Citan's advisory become a fail at the next MOT?

Mercedes-Benz Citan advisories turn into fails more often than on the median model: lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment advisories became a fail at the next MOT 28.8% of the time.

funnel · Mercedes-Benz Citan · Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment · 28.8 vs median model · 2019–2024
Advisories on lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: 28.8 of 100 became a fail on the same item at the next MOT. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mercedes-Benz Citan: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment28.8% next failmedian model2019–20242214
Steering20.4% next failmedian model2019–20241610
Suspension18.3% next failmedian model2019–20242555
Brakes14.1% next failmedian model2019–202419943
Tyres9.0% next failmedian model2019–202419510
Identification of the vehicle3.9% next failmedian model2019–2024624
Noise, emissions and leaks1.8% next failmedian model2019–2024596
Road wheels1.6% next failmedian model2019–20241544
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Non-component advisories0% next failmedian model2019–20243609

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 20,482 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

My Mercedes-Benz Citan got an MOT advisory: what gets flagged most?

Mercedes-Benz Citan MOTs flag brakes most: 48.6 advisories per 100 tests, against 34.7 across UK tests (2019–2024, n = 101,471).

bar · Mercedes-Benz Citan · Brakes · 48.6 vs 34.7 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mercedes-Benz Citan: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Brakes48.6per 10034.72019–202449292
Tyres40.4per 10039.72019–202440976
Suspension5.4per 10026.22019–20245447
Non-component advisories5.3per 1007.82019–20245415
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment3.1per 1002.82019–20243157
Steering2.8per 1001.82019–20242878

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 101,471 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What is likely to fail next on a Mercedes-Benz Citan?

For Mercedes-Benz Citans aged 3 to 5 whose last MOT was a pass, the item most likely to fail at the next MOT is ‘lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment’: 13.4% failed on it (2019–2024, n = 18,843).

bar · Mercedes-Benz Citan · Visibility, under 3 years old, after a pass · 11.2 vs baseline · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mercedes-Benz Citan: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Visibility, under 3 years old, after a pass11.2% next fail2019–20245773
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, under 3 years old, after a pass10.8% next fail2019–20245773
Tyres, under 3 years old, after a pass5.7% next fail2019–20245773
Brakes, under 3 years old, after a pass5.0% next fail2019–20245773
Body, chassis, structure, under 3 years old, after a pass1.4% next fail2019–20245773
Noise, emissions and leaks, under 3 years old, after a pass0.9% next fail2019–20245773
Suspension, under 3 years old, after a pass0.7% next fail2019–20245773
Steering, under 3 years old, after a pass0.7% next fail2019–20245773
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, under 3 years old, after a pass0.3% next fail2019–20245773
Identification of the vehicle, under 3 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–20245773
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, under 3 years old, after an advisory15.7% next fail2019–20242226
Visibility, under 3 years old, after an advisory14.1% next fail2019–20242226
Brakes, under 3 years old, after an advisory7.4% next fail2019–20242226
Tyres, under 3 years old, after an advisory6.9% next fail2019–20242226
Body, chassis, structure, under 3 years old, after an advisory2.0% next fail2019–20242226
Suspension, under 3 years old, after an advisory1.3% next fail2019–20242226
Noise, emissions and leaks, under 3 years old, after an advisory1.1% next fail2019–20242226
Steering, under 3 years old, after an advisory0.7% next fail2019–20242226
Road wheels, under 3 years old, after an advisory0.4% next fail2019–20242226
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, under 3 years old, after an advisory0.2% next fail2019–20242226
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, under 3 years old, after a fail19.3% next fail2019–20242598
Visibility, under 3 years old, after a fail15.6% next fail2019–20242598
Brakes, under 3 years old, after a fail7.8% next fail2019–20242598
Tyres, under 3 years old, after a fail7.7% next fail2019–20242598
Noise, emissions and leaks, under 3 years old, after a fail2.3% next fail2019–20242598
Body, chassis, structure, under 3 years old, after a fail2.1% next fail2019–20242598
Suspension, under 3 years old, after a fail1.5% next fail2019–20242598
Steering, under 3 years old, after a fail1.4% next fail2019–20242598
Road wheels, under 3 years old, after a fail0.5% next fail2019–20242598
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, under 3 years old, after a fail0.2% next fail2019–20242598
Identification of the vehicle, under 3 years old, after a fail0.2% next fail2019–20242598
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass13.4% next fail2019–202418843
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass10.4% next fail2019–202418843
Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass6.2% next fail2019–202418843
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass6% next fail2019–202418843
Body, chassis, structure, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass4.4% next fail2019–202418843
Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass2.5% next fail2019–202418843
Steering, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass1.7% next fail2019–202418843
Noise, emissions and leaks, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.9% next fail2019–202418843
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.3% next fail2019–202418843
Road wheels, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.2% next fail2019–202418843
Identification of the vehicle, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.2% next fail2019–202418843
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory17.8% next fail2019–202410485
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory14.0% next fail2019–202410485
Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory9.2% next fail2019–202410485
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory7.3% next fail2019–202410485
Body, chassis, structure, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory5.7% next fail2019–202410485
Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory3.4% next fail2019–202410485
Steering, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory2.5% next fail2019–202410485
Noise, emissions and leaks, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory1.1% next fail2019–202410485
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.3% next fail2019–202410485
Road wheels, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.3% next fail2019–202410485
Identification of the vehicle, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.1% next fail2019–202410485
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail23.1% next fail2019–202413308
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail15.8% next fail2019–202413308
Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail10.6% next fail2019–202413308
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail9.4% next fail2019–202413308
Body, chassis, structure, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail8.0% next fail2019–202413308
Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail4.3% next fail2019–202413308
Steering, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail3.2% next fail2019–202413308
Noise, emissions and leaks, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail1.9% next fail2019–202413308
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail0.5% next fail2019–202413308
Road wheels, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail0.3% next fail2019–202413308
Identification of the vehicle, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail0.3% next fail2019–202413308
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass16.5% next fail2019–20247646
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass11.1% next fail2019–20247646
Body, chassis, structure, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass8.6% next fail2019–20247646
Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass8.0% next fail2019–20247646
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass6.4% next fail2019–20247646
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass6.3% next fail2019–20247646
Steering, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass5.6% next fail2019–20247646
Noise, emissions and leaks, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass1.4% next fail2019–20247646
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.5% next fail2019–20247646
Identification of the vehicle, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.2% next fail2019–20247646
Road wheels, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.2% next fail2019–20247646
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory22.5% next fail2019–20246234
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory14.5% next fail2019–20246234
Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory12.5% next fail2019–20246234
Body, chassis, structure, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory11.2% next fail2019–20246234
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory9.0% next fail2019–20246234
Steering, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory8.1% next fail2019–20246234
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory7.6% next fail2019–20246234
Noise, emissions and leaks, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory1.5% next fail2019–20246234
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory0.6% next fail2019–20246234
Road wheels, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory0.2% next fail2019–20246234
Identification of the vehicle, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory0.2% next fail2019–20246234
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail26.9% next fail2019–20249212
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail16.7% next fail2019–20249212
Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail15.2% next fail2019–20249212
Body, chassis, structure, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail12.7% next fail2019–20249212
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail12.1% next fail2019–20249212
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail9.8% next fail2019–20249212
Steering, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail9.6% next fail2019–20249212
Noise, emissions and leaks, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail2.9% next fail2019–20249212
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail0.7% next fail2019–20249212
Identification of the vehicle, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail0.4% next fail2019–20249212
Road wheels, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail0.3% next fail2019–20249212
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass20.3% next fail2019–2024805
Visibility, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass11.4% next fail2019–2024805
Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass11.3% next fail2019–2024805
Body, chassis, structure, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass11.2% next fail2019–2024805
Brakes, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass9.9% next fail2019–2024805
Steering, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass8.9% next fail2019–2024805
Tyres, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass5.1% next fail2019–2024805
Noise, emissions and leaks, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass2.1% next fail2019–2024805
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass0.6% next fail2019–2024805
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory27.4% next fail2019–2024872
Body, chassis, structure, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory16.7% next fail2019–2024872
Visibility, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory16.7% next fail2019–2024872
Brakes, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory15.3% next fail2019–2024872
Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory14.3% next fail2019–2024872
Steering, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory13.9% next fail2019–2024872
Tyres, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory8.4% next fail2019–2024872
Noise, emissions and leaks, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory2.3% next fail2019–2024872
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail32.5% next fail2019–20241370
Brakes, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail18.8% next fail2019–20241370
Visibility, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail18.6% next fail2019–20241370
Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail18.0% next fail2019–20241370
Body, chassis, structure, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail15.3% next fail2019–20241370
Steering, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail12.0% next fail2019–20241370
Tyres, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail11.0% next fail2019–20241370
Noise, emissions and leaks, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail4.3% next fail2019–20241370
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail0.9% next fail2019–20241370
Road wheels, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail0.5% next fail2019–20241370
Identification of the vehicle, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail0.4% next fail2019–20241370

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 20,482 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How often does a Mercedes-Benz Citan get a dangerous MOT defect?

The Mercedes-Benz Citan gets a dangerous defect more often than the UK average: 16.1 per 100 first tests against 11.2 across the UK. A dangerous defect means the vehicle should not be driven away until it is fixed. In the same tests, 52.0 major and 19.4 minor defects were recorded per 100 tests (one test can record several).

bullet · Mercedes-Benz Citan · Dangerous defects · 16.1 vs 11.2 · 2019–2024
Dangerous defects: 16.1 vs 11.2. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mercedes-Benz Citan: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Dangerous defects16.1per 10011.22019–2024101471

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 101,471 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id; severity not recorded for some 2018–2021 tests · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Will my Mercedes-Benz Citan still pass its MOT in a few years?

First-time MOT failures for the Mercedes-Benz Citan go from 30.6% at age 3 to 48.0% at age 11, against 33.2% for all vehicles aged 11 (2024, n = 20,482).

line · Mercedes-Benz Citan · Age 3 · 30.6 vs 12.4 · 2024
Age 3: 30.6. Age 11: 48.0. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mercedes-Benz Citan: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 330.6% failed first time12.42024994
Age 432.9% failed first time13.120241327
Age 533.8% failed first time15.120241962
Age 637.0% failed first time17.520243583
Age 738.7% failed first time20.220243297
Age 840.6% failed first time23.320243358
Age 941.3% failed first time26.520242386
Age 1046.4% failed first time30.120242108
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 1148.0% failed first time33.220241463

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 20,482 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How does the Mercedes-Benz Citan compare with vehicles of its own age and size?

At every age shown, Mercedes-Benz Citans fail first time more often than comparable models of the same size class; the biggest difference is at age 5, where they fail more often: 32.9% against 25.4% (2024, n = 17,557).

line · Mercedes-Benz Citan · Age 3 · 25.9 vs 19.9 · 2024
Age 3: 25.9. Age 11: 48.0. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mercedes-Benz Citan: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 325.9% fail19.9202415737
Age 429.2% fail22.9202416522
Age 532.9% fail25.4202417557
Age 636.2% fail28.8202417027
Age 739.4% fail32.3202413226
Age 840.8% fail35.620249792
Age 943.3% fail38.420246226
Age 1045.8% fail40.920243667
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 1148.0% fail43.120241463

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 20,482 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Mercedes-Benz Citan years should I avoid?

The Mercedes-Benz Citan build year that fails most for its age is 2018: index 108.7 (95% CI 105.6–111.7) against the model's own age norm of 100 (2019–2024, n = 14,643).

Build year matters for the Mercedes-Benz Citan: 2018 Mercedes-Benz Citans fail more than their age would predict, 2015 ones less. Years whose confidence interval includes normal are shown without a label.

bar · Mercedes-Benz Citan · Build year 2013 · 102.1 vs 100 = normal · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mercedes-Benz Citan: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Build year 2013102.1index vs own age100 = normal2019–20249551
Build year 2014 (worse for its age)103index vs own age100 = normal2019–202413689
Build year 2015 (better for its age)93.2index vs own age100 = normal2019–202415310
Build year 2016100.4index vs own age100 = normal2019–202420716
Build year 201797.7index vs own age100 = normal2019–202417675
Build year 2018 (worse for its age)108.7index vs own age100 = normal2019–202414643
Build year 2019103index vs own age100 = normal2019–20245950
Build year 2020 (worse for its age) (rough estimate: 2,689 tests, 95% interval 111.6–127.6)119.6index vs own age100 = normal2019–20242689

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 20,482 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How much does it cost to fix a Mercedes-Benz Citan MOT fail?

Expected repair cost per Mercedes-Benz Citan MOT: about £80 (up to about £153 if more expensive parts are needed), from the chance of failing each item and its most common UK repair price (catalogue estimate, n = 20,482).

Computed, not measured.

bar · Mercedes-Benz Citan · Expected repair bill · 80.3 vs modal price catalogue · price catalogue
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mercedes-Benz Citan: the numbers behind this answer (price catalogue)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Expected repair bill80.3GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue20482
Estimated range lower80.3GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue20482
Estimated range upper152.7GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue20482
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: Battery replacement (standard 12V lead-acid)37.7GBP expected contribution140price catalogue20482
Brakes: Front brake pads (parts + labour, typical hatchback)23.3GBP expected contribution150price catalogue20482
Suspension: Suspension coil spring (single corner)9.9GBP expected contribution180price catalogue20482
Tyres: Tyre (single mid-range 16" fitted)9.5GBP expected contribution90price catalogue20482

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: price catalogue · n = 20,482 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is the Mercedes-Benz Citan more reliable than similar cars?

Of 8 similar models, 8 fail less often for their age than the Mercedes-Benz Citan and 0 as often or more. The Mercedes-Benz Citan has an MOT Risk Index of 181.7, where 100 = normal for its age (2024, n = 20,482).

bar · Mercedes-Benz Citan · Mercedes-Benz Citan (this model) · 181.7 vs 100 = normal · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mercedes-Benz Citan: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Mercedes-Benz Citan (this model)181.7index100 = normal202420482
Ford Transit Courier160.7index181.7202427215
Citroen Dispatch152.3index181.7202447069
Ford Transit Custom156.9index181.72024143187
Renault Trafic147.6index181.72024108132
Vauxhall Vivaro151.9index181.72024183293
Vauxhall Combo145.6index181.72024105066
Peugeot Bipper126.7index181.7202419709
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Peugeot Expert128.7index181.7202455227

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 20,482 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many miles does a Mercedes-Benz Citan normally do?

At age 8, the median Mercedes-Benz Citan had covered 98,189 miles by its MOT; the middle half ranged from 74,182 to 127,473 miles (2024, n = 3,358).

line · Mercedes-Benz Citan · Age 3 median · 47207 vs baseline · 2024
Age 3 median: 47207. Age 11 P75: 156009. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mercedes-Benz Citan: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 3 median47207miles2024994
Age 3 P2532198miles2024994
Age 3 P7565699miles2024994
Age 4 median57364miles20241327
Age 4 P2538253miles20241327
Age 4 P7579564miles20241327
Age 5 median74186miles20241962
Age 5 P2551316miles20241962
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 5 P75100518miles20241962
Age 6 median79121miles20243583
Age 6 P2558160miles20243583
Age 6 P75104903miles20243583
Age 7 median90784miles20243297
Age 7 P2566817miles20243297
Age 7 P75117249miles20243297
Age 8 median98189miles20243358
Age 8 P2574182miles20243358
Age 8 P75127473miles20243358
Age 9 median105008miles20242386
Age 9 P2578052miles20242386
Age 9 P75137200miles20242386
Age 10 median113843miles20242108
Age 10 P2585890miles20242108
Age 10 P75147183miles20242108
Age 11 median122308miles20241463
Age 11 P2596545miles20241463
Age 11 P75156009miles20241463

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 20,482 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does high mileage mean more Mercedes-Benz Citan MOT failures at the same age?

At ages 6–9, 23.5% of Mercedes-Benz Citans with under 40,000 miles failed first time, against 44.8% of those with over 140,000 miles (2024, n = 2,583). Inside this age group, higher mileage goes with more failures.

bar · Mercedes-Benz Citan · Age 3–5, <40k miles · 26.2 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mercedes-Benz Citan: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 3–5, <40k miles26.2% failed first time20241009
Age 3–5, 40-70k miles33.8% failed first time20241531
Age 3–5, 70-100k miles35.9% failed first time20241039
Age 3–5, 100-140k miles (rough estimate: 487 tests, 95% interval 32.2–40.7%)36.3% failed first time2024487
Age 3–5, 140k+ miles (rough estimate: 214 tests, 95% interval 27.7–40.2%)33.6% failed first time2024214
Age 6–9, <40k miles23.5% failed first time2024722
Age 6–9, 40-70k miles35.4% failed first time20242718
Age 6–9, 70-100k miles38.6% failed first time20243914
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 6–9, 100-140k miles43.2% failed first time20243393
Age 6–9, 140k+ miles44.8% failed first time20241861
Age 10–14, <40k miles (rough estimate: 72 tests, 95% interval 16.4–36.1%)25% failed first time202472
Age 10–14, 40-70k miles (rough estimate: 339 tests, 95% interval 33–43.3%)38.1% failed first time2024339
Age 10–14, 70-100k miles45.2% failed first time2024759
Age 10–14, 100-140k miles48.6% failed first time20241219
Age 10–14, 140k+ miles50.7% failed first time20241132

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 20,482 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many miles does a Mercedes-Benz Citan last?

28.1% of Mercedes-Benz Citans tested had reached 100,000 miles, and 7.5% had reached 150,000 (2024, n = 28,219).

line · Mercedes-Benz Citan · 100,000 miles · 28.1 vs baseline · 2024
100,000 miles: 28.1. 200,000 miles: 1.9. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mercedes-Benz Citan: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
100,000 miles28.1% of tested cars202428219
150,000 miles7.5% of tested cars20247547
200,000 miles1.9% of tested cars20241878

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 20,482 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is the Mercedes-Benz Citan driven more or less than average, and does that change the picture?

Matched on annual mileage as well as age, the Mercedes-Benz Citan index is 142.8, against 175.9 on age alone (2019–2024, n = 20,482).

slope · Mercedes-Benz Citan · Age and mileage adjusted index · 142.8 vs 175.9 · 2019–2024
Age and mileage adjusted index: 175.9 vs 142.8. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mercedes-Benz Citan: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age and mileage adjusted index142.8index175.92019–202420482

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 20,482 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Mercedes-Benz Citan fuel fails its MOT less?

All Mercedes-Benz Citans tested were diesel: 39.7% failed first time (2024, n = 20,161).

bar · Mercedes-Benz Citan · Diesel · 39.7 vs other fuels · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mercedes-Benz Citan: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Diesel39.7% fail first timeother fuels202420161

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 20,482 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Mercedes-Benz Citan engine is best?

For its age, the best Mercedes-Benz Citan engine is the petrol 1.0–1.2 litre at index 39.5, and the worst the diesel 1.2–1.5 litre at 100.9, where 100 = the model's own average (2024, n = 20,482).

bar · Mercedes-Benz Citan · Petrol 1.0–1.2 litre (rough estimate: 1,497 tests, 95% interval 34.7–44.9) · 39.5 vs 100 = model average · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mercedes-Benz Citan: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Petrol 1.0–1.2 litre (rough estimate: 1,497 tests, 95% interval 34.7–44.9)39.5index vs model norm100 = model average20241497
Diesel 1.5–1.8 litre (rough estimate: 154 tests, 95% interval 70.8–112.8)90.4index vs model norm100 = model average2024154
Diesel 1.2–1.5 litre100.9index vs model norm100 = model average202499804

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 20,482 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Where in Britain does the Mercedes-Benz Citan fail its MOT most?

Mercedes-Benz Citan fails first-time MOTs most in Harrogate (HG): 49.4% against 34.7% across Britain for this model, both 2019–2024 (2024, n = 176).

First-time failure rates for the Mercedes-Benz Citan range from 17.6% in the Slough (SL) postcode area to 47.1% in the Kirkcaldy (KY) postcode area, before allowing for age: a wider spread by area than for the typical model.

map · Mercedes-Benz Citan · Harrogate (HG) (rough estimate: 176 tests, 95% interval 42.1–56.7%) · 49.4 vs 39.3 · 2024
Scotland. N. England. Wales. London. S. West. % failing. 29%. 42%. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mercedes-Benz Citan: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Harrogate (HG) (rough estimate: 176 tests, 95% interval 42.1–56.7%)49.4% fail first time39.32024176
Kirkcaldy (KY)47.1% fail first time39.32024611
Perth (PH) (rough estimate: 398 tests, 95% interval 41.4–51.1%)46.2% fail first time39.32024398
Slough (SL)17.6% fail first time39.320241139
Nottingham (NG)22.2% fail first time39.320242484
Twickenham (TW)22.8% fail first time39.32024944
Huddersfield (HD) (rough estimate: 263 tests, 95% interval 40.1–52.0%)46.0% fail first time39.32024263
Dundee (DD) (rough estimate: 453 tests, 95% interval 41.4–50.5%)45.9% fail first time39.32024453
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MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Lincoln (LN)44.8% fail first time39.32024717
Halifax (HX) (rough estimate: 205 tests, 95% interval 36.8–50.3%)43.4% fail first time39.32024205
Falkirk (FK) (rough estimate: 436 tests, 95% interval 38.8–48.0%)43.4% fail first time39.32024436
Telford (TF) (rough estimate: 243 tests, 95% interval 37.1–49.5%)43.2% fail first time39.32024243
Truro (TR) (rough estimate: 470 tests, 95% interval 38.6–47.5%)43.0% fail first time39.32024470
Leeds (LS)42.1% fail first time39.320241211
Bournemouth (BH)42.1% fail first time39.32024554
Inverness (IV) (rough estimate: 440 tests, 95% interval 37.5–46.7%)42.0% fail first time39.32024440
Hull (HU)41.9% fail first time39.32024829
York (YO)41.6% fail first time39.32024815
Kilmarnock (KA)40.1% fail first time39.32024976
Stockport (SK)39.9% fail first time39.320241072
Blackpool (FY) (rough estimate: 293 tests, 95% interval 34.5–45.6%)39.9% fail first time39.32024293
Sunderland (SR) (rough estimate: 263 tests, 95% interval 33.8–45.6%)39.5% fail first time39.32024263
Aberdeen (AB)39.5% fail first time39.320241320
Watford (WD) (rough estimate: 256 tests, 95% interval 33.7–45.6%)39.5% fail first time39.32024256
Darlington (DL)39.4% fail first time39.32024597
Galashiels (TD) (rough estimate: 188 tests, 95% interval 32.7–46.5%)39.4% fail first time39.32024188
Newcastle (NE)39.3% fail first time39.320241834
London NW (NW)39.3% fail first time39.32024532
Northampton (NN)39.1% fail first time39.320241309
Edinburgh (EH)39.1% fail first time39.320241928
Stevenage (SG)38.8% fail first time39.32024572
Bradford (BD)38.8% fail first time39.32024740
Dudley (DY)38.4% fail first time39.32024560
Oldham (OL)38.4% fail first time39.32024670
Walsall (WS)38.4% fail first time39.32024670
Bristol (BS)38.3% fail first time39.320241484
Chelmsford (CM)38.0% fail first time39.320241264
Plymouth (PL)38.0% fail first time39.32024586
Motherwell (ML)38% fail first time39.320241387
Salisbury (SP) (rough estimate: 358 tests, 95% interval 33.1–43.1%)38.0% fail first time39.32024358
Cleveland (TS)37.8% fail first time39.320241450
Durham (DH) (rough estimate: 408 tests, 95% interval 33.2–42.5%)37.8% fail first time39.32024408
Hereford (HR) (rough estimate: 236 tests, 95% interval 31.8–44.0%)37.7% fail first time39.32024236
Wigan (WN)37.7% fail first time39.32024552
Colchester (CO)37.6% fail first time39.32024614
Oxford (OX)37.6% fail first time39.32024875
Preston (PR)37.5% fail first time39.32024975
Cambridge (CB)37.3% fail first time39.32024608
Southampton (SO)37.1% fail first time39.32024946
Torquay (TQ) (rough estimate: 418 tests, 95% interval 32.6–41.8%)37.1% fail first time39.32024418
Chester (CH)37.0% fail first time39.32024839
Cardiff (CF)36.8% fail first time39.320242132
Kirkwall (KW) (rough estimate: 104 tests, 95% interval 27.9–46.1%)36.5% fail first time39.32024104
Warrington (WA)36.4% fail first time39.320241046
Exeter (EX)36.3% fail first time39.32024677
Paisley (PA)36.2% fail first time39.32024647
Portsmouth (PO)36.1% fail first time39.32024999
Lancaster (LA) (rough estimate: 392 tests, 95% interval 31.4–40.8%)36.0% fail first time39.32024392
Sheffield (S)35.7% fail first time39.320242139
Liverpool (L)35.5% fail first time39.320241726
Kingston upon Thames (KT) (rough estimate: 488 tests, 95% interval 31.3–39.8%)35.5% fail first time39.32024488
St Albans (AL) (rough estimate: 378 tests, 95% interval 30.8–40.4%)35.5% fail first time39.32024378
Milton Keynes (MK)35.4% fail first time39.320241157
London W (W) (rough estimate: 204 tests, 95% interval 29.1–42.1%)35.3% fail first time39.32024204
Norwich (NR)34.8% fail first time39.320241421
Swindon (SN)34.8% fail first time39.32024908
Wakefield (WF)34.8% fail first time39.32024785
Brighton (BN)34.6% fail first time39.320241168
Bath (BA)34.6% fail first time39.32024787
Carlisle (CA)34.2% fail first time39.32024520
Blackburn (BB)34.2% fail first time39.320241377
Shrewsbury (SY) (rough estimate: 335 tests, 95% interval 29.2–39.3%)34.0% fail first time39.32024335
Manchester (M)33.8% fail first time39.320242015
Guildford (GU)33.6% fail first time39.32024712
Canterbury (CT) (rough estimate: 443 tests, 95% interval 29.2–37.9%)33.4% fail first time39.32024443
Bolton (BL)33.4% fail first time39.32024991
Taunton (TA) (rough estimate: 417 tests, 95% interval 29.0–38.0%)33.3% fail first time39.32024417
London SE (SE)33.3% fail first time39.32024625
Worcester (WR) (rough estimate: 358 tests, 95% interval 28.6–38.3%)33.2% fail first time39.32024358
Crewe (CW)33.2% fail first time39.32024557
Stoke-on-Trent (ST)33.2% fail first time39.320241392
Birmingham (B)33.1% fail first time39.320242624
Glasgow (G)32.9% fail first time39.320243938
Derby (DE)32.9% fail first time39.320241278
London N (N)32.9% fail first time39.32024630
Dorchester (DT) (rough estimate: 256 tests, 95% interval 27.3–38.8%)32.8% fail first time39.32024256
Dumfries (DG) (rough estimate: 372 tests, 95% interval 28.2–37.7%)32.8% fail first time39.32024372
Tonbridge (TN)32.7% fail first time39.320241128
Luton (LU) (rough estimate: 471 tests, 95% interval 28.6–37.1%)32.7% fail first time39.32024471
Medway (ME)32.7% fail first time39.320241343
Coventry (CV)32.4% fail first time39.320241041
Swansea (SA)32.2% fail first time39.32024873
Enfield (EN)32.1% fail first time39.32024735
Gloucester (GL)31.9% fail first time39.32024965
Bromley (BR) (rough estimate: 170 tests, 95% interval 25.2–39.1%)31.8% fail first time39.32024170
Llandudno (LL)31.6% fail first time39.32024763
Harrow (HA) (rough estimate: 498 tests, 95% interval 27.6–35.7%)31.5% fail first time39.32024498
Redhill (RH)31.5% fail first time39.32024813
Newport (NP)31.4% fail first time39.32024757
Reading (RG)31.3% fail first time39.320241199
Leicester (LE)31.0% fail first time39.320241664
Croydon (CR)30.9% fail first time39.32024697
London E (E)30.4% fail first time39.32024687
Ipswich (IP)30.0% fail first time39.320241545
Southend-on-Sea (SS)30.0% fail first time39.32024906
Uxbridge (UB)30.0% fail first time39.320241173
Doncaster (DN)29.9% fail first time39.320242514
Wolverhampton (WV)29.6% fail first time39.32024796
Peterborough (PE)29.6% fail first time39.320241749
Hemel Hempstead (HP)29.4% fail first time39.32024761
Dartford (DA)29.4% fail first time39.320241109
Romford (RM)29.4% fail first time39.32024967
Ilford (IG) (rough estimate: 387 tests, 95% interval 24.6–33.6%)28.9% fail first time39.32024387
London SW (SW) (rough estimate: 272 tests, 95% interval 21.9–32.4%)26.8% fail first time39.32024272
Sutton (SM) (rough estimate: 157 tests, 95% interval 17.0–30.1%)22.9% fail first time39.32024157

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 20,482 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does a Mercedes-Benz Citan rust more than average?

Allowing for age, Mercedes-Benz Citan MOTs record corrosion failures at 3.7 times the national rate: 2.85% of tests against 0.77% (2024 + geographic layers, n = 20,478).

Computed, not measured.

slope · Mercedes-Benz Citan · Salt belt susceptibility · 3.7 vs 1 · 2024 + geographic layers
Salt belt susceptibility: 1 vs 3.7. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mercedes-Benz Citan: the numbers behind this answer (2024 + geographic layers)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Salt belt susceptibility3.7ratio estimate12024 + geographic layers20478

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 + geographic layers · n = 20,482 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is a Mercedes-Benz Citan ULEZ compliant?

An estimated 77.1% of Mercedes-Benz Citans tested are likely ULEZ-compliant, judged from fuel type and first-use date; check a specific van with TfL's vehicle checker (2024).

Computed, not measured.

stacked · Mercedes-Benz Citan · Likely compliant · 77.1 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mercedes-Benz Citan: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Likely compliant77.1% estimate202420482

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 20,482 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What do six years of MOTs show about owning a Mercedes-Benz Citan?

Of failed Mercedes-Benz Citan MOTs, 45.5% were retested the same day and a further 52.3% within 10 days; the median failed van passed its retest after 1 day (2019–2024, n = 23,961).

bar · Mercedes-Benz Citan · Same-day retest · 45.5 vs failed initial tests · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mercedes-Benz Citan: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Same-day retest45.5%failed initial tests2019–202423961
Retest within 10 days52.3%failed initial tests2019–202423961
Clean MOT streak33.2%observed chains2019–202419390
Repeat advisory26.6%observed chains2019–202419390
Decreasing odometer0.9% mileage anomalyobserved chains2019–202421078

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 20,482 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is low mileage better for a Mercedes-Benz Citan?

Mercedes-Benz Citans aged 5 to 7 doing under 5,000 miles a year failed first time in 17.4% of tests, against 34.0% for those doing 8,000 to 12,000 miles (2019–2024, n = 1,898).

bullet · Mercedes-Benz Citan · Low-use first-time failure · 17.4 vs 34.0 · 2019–2024
Low-use first-time failure: 17.4 vs 34. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mercedes-Benz Citan: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Low-use first-time failure17.4%34.02019–20241898
Low-use gap-16.6percentage points8–12k miles2019–20241898

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 20,482 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many years is a Mercedes-Benz Citan likely to last?

Mercedes-Benz Citans aged 10 are forecast to keep taking MOTs for at least 0.9 more years; the survival curve is observed only until age 11, so the true figure is likely higher.

Computed, not measured.

Forecast, not a prediction for a particular car.

bar · Mercedes-Benz Citan · Age 5 · 3.5 vs baseline · survival forecast
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mercedes-Benz Citan: the numbers behind this answer (survival forecast)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 53.5years forecastsurvival forecast0
Age 8 (at least; observed only until age 11)1.7years forecastsurvival forecast0
Age 10 (at least; observed only until age 11)0.9years forecastsurvival forecast0

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: survival forecast · n = 20,482 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Mercedes-Benz Citans are still on the road?

In 2024, for every 100 Mercedes-Benz Citans tested at ages 4 to 6, about 9 were tested at age 11 (2024, n = 1,463).

line · Mercedes-Benz Citan · Age 3 · 92.4 vs baseline · 2024
Age 3: 92.4. Age 11: 8.6. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mercedes-Benz Citan: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 392.4% of age 4–6 baseline202415737
Age 497% of age 4–6 baseline202416522
Age 5 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline202417557
Age 6100% of age 4–6 baseline202417027
Age 777.6% of age 4–6 baseline202413226
Age 857.5% of age 4–6 baseline20249792
Age 936.5% of age 4–6 baseline20246226
Age 1021.5% of age 4–6 baseline20243667
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 118.6% of age 4–6 baseline20241463

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 20,482 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

If a Mercedes-Benz Citan fails, does it fail again?

39.9% of Mercedes-Benz Citans that failed an MOT failed the next one too, against 31.8% after a pass (2019–2024, n = 8,281). The failure most likely to come back is visibility: 38.8% of those fails recurred at the next MOT.

bullet · Mercedes-Benz Citan · Repeat after fail · 39.9 vs 31.8 · 2019–2024
Repeat after fail: 39.9 vs 31.8. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mercedes-Benz Citan: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Repeat after fail39.9%31.82019–20248281

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 20,482 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Mercedes-Benz Citan faults come together?

On Mercedes-Benz Citans, ‘noise, emissions and leaks’ and seat belts and supplementary restraint systems failures turn up together 5.8 times as often as chance would predict (2024, n = 33).

Mercedes-Benz Citan: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Noise, emissions and leaks + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 33 tests, 95% interval 4.0–8.2)5.8liftexpected joint rate202433
Steering + Suspension5.4liftexpected joint rate2024835
Noise, emissions and leaks + Suspension (rough estimate: 256 tests, 95% interval 3.6–4.7)4.1liftexpected joint rate2024256
Road Wheels + Tyres (rough estimate: 77 tests, 95% interval 3.2–5.1)4.1liftexpected joint rate202477
Road Wheels + Steering (rough estimate: 36 tests, 95% interval 2.8–5.6)4.0liftexpected joint rate202436
Body, chassis, structure + Steering3.9liftexpected joint rate2024809
Body, chassis, structure + Suspension3.8liftexpected joint rate2024996
Noise, emissions and leaks + Steering (rough estimate: 186 tests, 95% interval 3.3–4.3)3.8liftexpected joint rate2024186
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Brakes + Suspension3.7liftexpected joint rate20241418
Brakes + Noise, emissions and leaks (rough estimate: 449 tests, 95% interval 3.3–4.0)3.6liftexpected joint rate2024449
Identification of the vehicle + Tyres (rough estimate: 59 tests, 95% interval 2.7–4.6)3.6liftexpected joint rate202459
Brakes + Steering3.5liftexpected joint rate20241067
Identification of the vehicle + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (rough estimate: 132 tests, 95% interval 2.8–4.0)3.4liftexpected joint rate2024132
Brakes + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 76 tests, 95% interval 2.7–4.2)3.4liftexpected joint rate202476
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 238 tests, 95% interval 3.0–3.8)3.4liftexpected joint rate2024238
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Noise, emissions and leaks3.3liftexpected joint rate2024818
Body, chassis, structure + Noise, emissions and leaks (rough estimate: 279 tests, 95% interval 2.9–3.7)3.3liftexpected joint rate2024279
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Tyres (rough estimate: 98 tests, 95% interval 2.7–4.0)3.3liftexpected joint rate202498
Body, chassis, structure + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 50 tests, 95% interval 2.4–4.3)3.3liftexpected joint rate202450
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Suspension (rough estimate: 58 tests, 95% interval 2.5–4.2)3.3liftexpected joint rate202458
Identification of the vehicle + Suspension (rough estimate: 31 tests, 95% interval 2.1–4.5)3.2liftexpected joint rate202431
Noise, emissions and leaks + Tyres (rough estimate: 320 tests, 95% interval 2.8–3.5)3.1liftexpected joint rate2024320
Brakes + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 109 tests, 95% interval 2.5–3.7)3.1liftexpected joint rate2024109
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 134 tests, 95% interval 2.5–3.5)3liftexpected joint rate2024134
Identification of the vehicle + Visibility (rough estimate: 86 tests, 95% interval 2.4–3.7)3.0liftexpected joint rate202486
Brakes + Identification of the vehicle (rough estimate: 59 tests, 95% interval 2.3–3.9)3.0liftexpected joint rate202459
Body, chassis, structure + Brakes3.0liftexpected joint rate20241563
Road Wheels + Suspension (rough estimate: 33 tests, 95% interval 2.0–4.1)2.9liftexpected joint rate202433
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Visibility (rough estimate: 151 tests, 95% interval 2.5–3.4)2.9liftexpected joint rate2024151
Identification of the vehicle + Steering (rough estimate: 22 tests, 95% interval 1.8–4.3)2.8liftexpected joint rate202422
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Steering2.8liftexpected joint rate20241714
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Suspension2.8liftexpected joint rate20242140
Brakes + Tyres2.8liftexpected joint rate20241799
Brakes + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment2.7liftexpected joint rate20244199
Body, chassis, structure + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 65 tests, 95% interval 2.1–3.4)2.7liftexpected joint rate202465
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Steering (rough estimate: 38 tests, 95% interval 1.9–3.7)2.7liftexpected joint rate202438
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Tyres2.6liftexpected joint rate20243331
Noise, emissions and leaks + Visibility (rough estimate: 469 tests, 95% interval 2.4–2.8)2.6liftexpected joint rate2024469
Steering + Tyres2.5liftexpected joint rate2024649
Suspension + Tyres2.5liftexpected joint rate2024806
Body, chassis, structure + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment2.5liftexpected joint rate20242566
Road Wheels + Visibility (rough estimate: 80 tests, 95% interval 1.9–3.0)2.4liftexpected joint rate202480
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Visibility2.3liftexpected joint rate20245186
Tyres + Visibility2.2liftexpected joint rate20242069
Body, chassis, structure + Identification of the vehicle (rough estimate: 29 tests, 95% interval 1.4–3.1)2.2liftexpected joint rate202429
Brakes + Visibility2.1liftexpected joint rate20242407
Body, chassis, structure + Tyres2.1liftexpected joint rate2024930
Body, chassis, structure + Visibility1.9liftexpected joint rate20241447
Suspension + Visibility1.9liftexpected joint rate20241050
Steering + Visibility1.8liftexpected joint rate2024829
Identification of the vehicle + Noise, emissions and leaks (seen together; too few for a multiplier)19tests with both202419
Noise, emissions and leaks + Road Wheels (seen together; too few for a multiplier)19tests with both202419
Identification of the vehicle + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (seen together; too few for a multiplier)8tests with both20248
Identification of the vehicle + Road Wheels (seen together; too few for a multiplier)5tests with both20245
Road Wheels + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (seen together; too few for a multiplier)5tests with both20245

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 20,482 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Has the Mercedes-Benz Citan had safety recalls?

DVSA lists 20 safety recall campaigns matched to the Mercedes-Benz Citan; check whether yours has been fixed, using its registration number.

Mercedes-Benz Citan: the numbers behind this answer (DVSA register)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
DVSA recall campaigns matched20campaignsDVSA registerDVSA register20482

Source: DVSA register; recall effect covers 11 of 761 models · Window: DVSA register · n = 20,482 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What does a Mercedes-Benz Citan cost to run in a fleet?

Of every 100 Mercedes-Benz Citans tested at age 5, about 34 failed the MOT first time (rough estimate); at age 10, about 46. These are one-year rates for different cars tested in the same year, not a fleet followed over time; the steepest one-year step in this cross-section is between cars aged 9 and 10, 5.07 percentage points (2024).

Mercedes-Benz Citan: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 3 (rough estimate: 994 tests, 95% interval 27.8–33.5%)30.6% fail first time2024994
Age 4 (rough estimate: 1,327 tests, 95% interval 30.5–35.5%)32.9% fail first time20241327
Age 5 (rough estimate: 1,962 tests, 95% interval 31.8–36.0%)33.8% fail first time20241962
Age 637.0% fail first time20243583
Age 738.7% fail first time20243297
Age 840.6% fail first time20243358
Age 941.3% fail first time20242386
Age 1046.4% fail first time20242108
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 11 (rough estimate: 1,463 tests, 95% interval 45.4–50.5%)48.0% fail first time20241463

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 20,482 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does the Mercedes-Benz Citan fail inspections in other countries too?

In the Netherlands, 51.0% of Mercedes-Benz Citans failed their periodic roadworthiness inspection, against 50.8% for all vehicles there (2024 by country, n = 643 inspections).

Inspections abroad point the same way: in the Netherlands the Mercedes-Benz Citan also fails more often than the national average.

bullet · Mercedes-Benz Citan · Netherlands · 51 vs 50.8 · 2024 by country
Netherlands: 51 vs 50.8. Statens vegvesen PKK (CC BY 4.0), Traficom Katsastus (CC BY 4.0), RDW APK (CC0), adapted; covers 430 of 761 models, 24 Sep 2026.
Mercedes-Benz Citan: the numbers behind this answer (2024 by country)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Netherlands51% failed50.82024 by country643

Source: Statens vegvesen PKK (CC BY 4.0), Traficom Katsastus (CC BY 4.0), RDW APK (CC0), adapted; covers 430 of 761 models · Window: 2024 by country · n = 20,482 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV · licences and full notice

Does the month of a Mercedes-Benz Citan MOT matter?

Mercedes-Benz Citans fail first time most in October (36.8%, against 30.3% for all vehicles that month) and least in March (33.0%) (2024, n = 20,482).

line · Mercedes-Benz Citan · January · 33.2 vs 31.1 · 2024
January: 33.2. December: 34.8. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mercedes-Benz Citan: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
January33.2% fail first time31.120247979
February34.1% fail first time30.020247139
March33.0% fail first time28.320249864
April33.2% fail first time29.820246265
May33.6% fail first time28.820247039
June33.9% fail first time28.120248796
July34.7% fail first time29.320247273
August36.7% fail first time29.220247533
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
September35.1% fail first time28.2202410494
October36.8% fail first time30.3202410122
November35.8% fail first time30.6202410231
December34.8% fail first time29.320248736

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 20,482 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Not enough tests for… (and why)

What have dealers been told about the Mercedes-Benz Citan? (US market)

layer not yet computed for this model (covers 211 of 761 models). 20,482 initial Mercedes-Benz Citan tests are in the published model cohort.

Source: NHTSA, US market; covers 211 of 761 models · Window: NHTSA · n = 20,482 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

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What do owners complain about? (US market)

layer not yet computed for this model (covers 211 of 761 models). 20,482 initial Mercedes-Benz Citan tests are in the published model cohort.

Source: NHTSA, US market; covers 211 of 761 models · Window: NHTSA + 2024 · n = 20,482 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

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Real-world MPG against the official figure (manufacturer level)

layer not yet computed for this model (covers 19 of 761 models). 20,482 initial Mercedes-Benz Citan tests are in the published model cohort.

Source: European Commission OBFCM; covers 19 of 761 models · Window: 2021+ cohorts · n = 20,482 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

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How to cite this page

MOT Risk Index (2026). Mercedes-Benz Citan MOT statistics 2024 (data release dvsa-2024-v2; full dataset motriskindex-families-2024-v5, DOI 10.5281/zenodo.22975051), updated 24 September 2026. motriskindex.co.uk/cars/mercedes-citan/

How the MOT Risk Index and every figure on this page are calculated: methodology.

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Mercedes-Benz Citan MOT: quick answers

What is the Mercedes-Benz Citan first-time MOT pass rate?

60.8% of first attempts passed in 2024 (20,482 tests). Retests after repair are excluded; cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) are shown separately.

Why does this number differ from other sites?

Other sites may count retests or all attempts. This page uses 20,482 primary tests: 39.25% failed first time and 70.8% passed when cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) count as passes. The age-adjusted MOT Risk Index 181.7 is shown separately.