2019 · 5 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2019 Mercedes-Benz Citan MOT pass rate and common faults

1,956 MOT tests in 2024. 66.3% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

78Well below average
Passed first time66.3%
Failed or needed repairs33.7%
Typical mileage at test74,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,956 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Stop lamp: not working8.2%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.9%
    117 marked dangerous
  3. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps4.6%
  4. Position lamp: not working3.7%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.4%
    102 marked dangerous
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.1%
  7. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics26.8%
  2. Brakes9.7%
  3. Tyres8.5%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.4%
  5. Body & chassis3.7%
  6. Suspension1.8%
  7. Emissions & leaks1.6%
  8. Steering1.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.9%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.6%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.4%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure4.6%
  5. Road Wheels - condition: badly distorted3.6%

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 2019 Mercedes-Benz Citan?

In 2024, 66.3% of 2019 Mercedes-Benz Citan cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,956 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Mercedes-Benz Citan?

The most common failure reasons were stop lamp: not working; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2019 Mercedes-Benz Citan reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 78, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).