Mercedes-Benz Citan reliability and MOT data

Time Period & Model

Time period snapshot: Last 5 years

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz

Model: Citan

Model reliability rank
31
MOT-based rank from 125,322 selected-period tests.
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Overall MOT pass rate
72.0%
Share of this model's 125,322 selected-period MOT tests that pass.
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Efficiency, emissions & tax
Average MPG
65 mpg
CO2 emission
113 g/km
Euro emissions
Euro 6
Tax cost
£360/yr
Average vehicle miles
115,619
Solid average mileage for this model.
Life expectancy miles
125,929
Moderate mature-fleet mileage expectation.
Average vehicle age
8.9
Average age sits in the mid-fleet band.
Market share
0.04%
0.04% share within the active represented vehicle pool.
Vehicles represented
16,420
16,420 valid MOT, 0 under 3 years.
Tests analysed
125,322
125,322 MOT tests in the selected period.
Rarity ranking
Based on Make & Model
Scarce
16,420On the road
Insight summary

Mercedes-Benz Citan is a scarce model in this snapshot, with 16,420 represented vehicles and 0.04% of the active UK pool tracked by AutoRank. For the last 5 years, it has a pass rate of 72.0% from 125,322 MOT tests, with a reliability score of 31. The current pool shows an average of 115,619 miles and an average age of 8.9 years, while mature-fleet mileage is estimated at 125,929 miles. Diesel leads the fuel split, followed by petrol, and the most frequent defect themes are windscreen damage, lighting and tyre condition. The practical read is that the Mercedes-Benz Citan deserves a careful inspection before buying, because condition and maintenance appear to matter more than the badge.

Fuel type breakdown (by model)
FuelVehicles
DIESEL16,137
PETROL283
DIESEL98.3%16,137 vehicles
Euro NCAP Safety
NCAP rating
5 / 5
Adult
91%
Children
93%
Pedestrian
69%
Safety systems
90%
Top 25 most common defects (by model)
DefectCount
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))4,793
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))2,808
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))2,643
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))2,121
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))2,006
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))1,965
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))1,945
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))1,776
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))1,749
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1,739
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1,566
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1,557
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))1,501
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1,465
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))1,424
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1,421
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))1,362
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1,358
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1,321
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1,224
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1,150
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))1,105
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1,070
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))879
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))864
All 25 defects ranked by recorded countShowing 42,812 defects across this top 25 set
01
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
11.2% of displayed top 25
4,793
02
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
6.6% of displayed top 25
2,808
03
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
6.2% of displayed top 25
2,643
04
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
5.0% of displayed top 25
2,121
05
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
4.7% of displayed top 25
2,006
06
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
4.6% of displayed top 25
1,965
07
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
4.5% of displayed top 25
1,945
08
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
4.1% of displayed top 25
1,776
09
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
4.1% of displayed top 25
1,749
10
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
4.1% of displayed top 25
1,739
11
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
3.7% of displayed top 25
1,566
12
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
3.6% of displayed top 25
1,557
13
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
3.5% of displayed top 25
1,501
14
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
3.4% of displayed top 25
1,465
15
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
3.3% of displayed top 25
1,424
16
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
3.3% of displayed top 25
1,421
17
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
3.2% of displayed top 25
1,362
18
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
3.2% of displayed top 25
1,358
19
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
3.1% of displayed top 25
1,321
20
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
2.9% of displayed top 25
1,224
21
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
2.7% of displayed top 25
1,150
22
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
2.6% of displayed top 25
1,105
23
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
2.5% of displayed top 25
1,070
24
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
2.1% of displayed top 25
879
25
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
2.0% of displayed top 25
864