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MERCEDES-BENZ CITAN 109 PURE CDI MOT pass rate

78.4% of 2,896 MERCEDES-BENZ CITAN 109 PURE CDI MOT tests pass.

The CITAN 109 PURE CDI passes 78.4% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the average across all MERCEDES-BENZ models (83.5%).

The MERCEDES-BENZ CITAN 109 PURE CDI's pass rate of 78.4% is in line with the national average for cars, at 79.2%.

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Pass rate by vehicle age

Pass rate stays relatively stable with age: 78.4% at 0–3 years versus 78.4% at 3–6 years.

Pass rate by vehicle age band0–3 years78.4%3–6 years78.4%6–10 yearsn/a10–15 yearsn/a15+ yearsn/a
MERCEDES-BENZ CITAN 109 PURE CDI pass rate and average mileage by vehicle age band
Vehicle agePass rateTestsAverage mileage
0–3 years78.4%90651,261 miles
3–6 years78.4%1,99062,373 miles
6–10 yearsno tests recorded0no reading
10–15 yearsno tests recorded0no reading
15+ yearsno tests recorded0no reading

Common MOT failure reasons for the MERCEDES-BENZ CITAN 109 PURE CDI

The most common reason the MERCEDES-BENZ CITAN 109 PURE CDI fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 81.2% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".

Top MOT failure categories for the MERCEDES-BENZ CITAN 109 PURE CDI
CategoryShare of failed testsExample
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment81.2%Not working
Brakes27.6%Less than 1.5 mm thick
Tyres26.8%Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm
Visibility22.9%Does not clear the windscreen effectively
Noise, emissions and leaks10.0%Inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Suspension2.2%Ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Body, chassis, structure2.2%Cannot be opened from outside the vehicle
Road Wheels1.5%Badly distorted
Steering1.4%Ball joint has excessive play
Identification of the vehicle0.4%Inscription missing

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Frequently asked questions

What is the MOT pass rate for the MERCEDES-BENZ CITAN 109 PURE CDI?
78.4% of MERCEDES-BENZ CITAN 109 PURE CDI MOT tests pass, based on 2,896 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
What are the most common MOT failures for the MERCEDES-BENZ CITAN 109 PURE CDI?
The most common reason the MERCEDES-BENZ CITAN 109 PURE CDI fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 81.2% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
Does this show the MERCEDES-BENZ CITAN 109 PURE CDI'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.