2017 · 7 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2017 Mercedes-Benz Citan MOT pass rate and common faults

3,286 MOT tests in 2024. 61.2% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

77Well below average
Passed first time61.2%
Failed or needed repairs38.8%
Typical mileage at test91,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,286 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Stop lamp: not working8.3%
  2. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt6.3%
  3. Position lamp: not working5.2%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.4%
    234 marked dangerous
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.9%
    165 marked dangerous
  6. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps3.3%
  7. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play3.2%
  8. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.2%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics32.1%
  2. Brakes12.7%
  3. Tyres9.5%
  4. Body & chassis9.5%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.2%
  6. Suspension5.2%
  7. Steering3.7%
  8. Emissions & leaks3.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm22.7%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.9%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.2%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded6.4%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure4.2%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: stop lamp: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2017 Mercedes-Benz Citan?

In 2024, 61.2% of 2017 Mercedes-Benz Citan cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,286 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Mercedes-Benz Citan?

The most common failure reasons were stop lamp: not working; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2017 Mercedes-Benz Citan reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 77, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).