MERCEDES-BENZ CITAN MOT pass rate
72.0% of 26,313 MERCEDES-BENZ CITAN MOT tests pass.
The CITAN passes 72.0% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the average across all MERCEDES-BENZ models (83.5%).
The MERCEDES-BENZ CITAN passes 72.0% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate declines noticeably with age, from 78.1% at 3–6 years to 64.7% at 10–15 years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | too few tests (1) | 1 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | 78.1% | 6,083 | 86,250 miles |
| 6–10 years | 71.3% | 16,621 | 104,132 miles |
| 10–15 years | 64.7% | 3,608 | 128,236 miles |
| 15+ years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
Common MOT failure reasons for the MERCEDES-BENZ CITAN
The most common reason the MERCEDES-BENZ CITAN fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 68.5% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 68.5% | Not working |
| Brakes | 38.8% | Excessively corroded |
| Tyres | 23.2% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Body, chassis, structure | 21.3% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Visibility | 18.2% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Suspension | 17.7% | Ball joint excessively worn |
| Steering | 13.5% | Ball joint has excessive play |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 5.2% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 1.0% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Road Wheels | 0.9% | Fixing missing |
Related MERCEDES-BENZ models
- MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS — 81.4% pass rate
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS — 85.3% pass rate
- MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS — 83.3% pass rate
- MERCEDES-BENZ GLA — 89.4% pass rate
- MERCEDES-BENZ GLC — 91.1% pass rate
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLA — 87.2% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the MERCEDES-BENZ CITAN?
- 72.0% of MERCEDES-BENZ CITAN MOT tests pass, based on 26,313 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the MERCEDES-BENZ CITAN?
- The most common reason the MERCEDES-BENZ CITAN fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 68.5% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
- Does this show the MERCEDES-BENZ CITAN's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the MERCEDES-BENZ service history guide for how to check and keep one.