2021 · 3 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2021 Mercedes-Benz Citan MOT pass rate and common faults

989 MOT tests in 2024. 69.3% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

79Well below average
Passed first time69.3%
Failed or needed repairs30.7%
Typical mileage at test47,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 989 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Stop lamp: not working9.0%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.8%
    57 marked dangerous
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.3%
    47 marked dangerous
  4. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.1%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.1%
  6. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps2.0%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.8%
  8. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.6%
    21 marked dangerous
  9. Headlamp aim: too low1.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics25.5%
  2. Tyres8.4%
  3. Brakes8.1%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.4%
  5. Emissions & leaks3.6%
  6. Body & chassis1.3%
  7. Suspension0.8%
  8. Steering0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm20.4%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick13.7%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened3.6%
  4. Stop lamp: with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning3.5%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn3.4%

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 2021 Mercedes-Benz Citan?

In 2024, 69.3% of 2021 Mercedes-Benz Citan cars passed their MOT first time, across 989 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2021 Mercedes-Benz Citan?

The most common failure reasons were stop lamp: not working; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2021 Mercedes-Benz Citan reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 79, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).