2020 · 4 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2020 Mercedes-Benz Citan MOT pass rate and common faults

1,317 MOT tests in 2024. 67.0% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

77Well below average
Passed first time67.0%
Failed or needed repairs33.0%
Typical mileage at test57,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,317 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Stop lamp: not working7.9%
  2. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps5.8%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.2%
    88 marked dangerous
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.0%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.9%
    81 marked dangerous
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.6%
  7. Position lamp: not working3.4%
  8. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics28.5%
  2. Brakes10.2%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.4%
  4. Tyres8.8%
  5. Emissions & leaks4.3%
  6. Suspension0.8%
  7. Body & chassis0.7%
  8. Steering0.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.4%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.8%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.0%
  4. Stop lamp: with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning3.8%
  5. Road Wheels - condition: badly distorted3.3%

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 2020 Mercedes-Benz Citan?

In 2024, 67.0% of 2020 Mercedes-Benz Citan cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,317 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 Mercedes-Benz Citan?

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

Is the 2020 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).