MERCEDES-BENZ CITAN MOT Pass Rate
70.6% of 6,565 MERCEDES-BENZ CITAN MOT tests pass.
The CITAN passes 70.6% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the average across all MERCEDES-BENZ models (82.8%).
The MERCEDES-BENZ CITAN passes 70.6% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the national average for cars (78.3%).
Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate declines noticeably with age, from 79.9% at 3–6 years to 62.3% at 10–15 years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | 79.9% | 809 | 93,106 miles |
| 6–10 years | 70.9% | 4,657 | 105,753 miles |
| 10–15 years | 62.3% | 1,099 | 128,386 miles |
| 15+ years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
Common MOT failure reasons for the MERCEDES-BENZ CITAN
The most common reason the MERCEDES-BENZ CITAN fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 67.7% of failed tests, most often logged as "not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 67.7% | not working |
| Brakes | 37.6% | excessively corroded |
| Body, chassis, structure | 20.9% | constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Tyres | 20.4% | tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Visibility | 18.1% | does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Suspension | 17.6% | ball joint excessively worn |
| Steering | 15.2% | ball joint has excessive play |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 5.0% | inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 0.9% | buckle not functioning as intended |
| Identification of the vehicle | 0.9% | does not conform to the specified requirements |
Related MERCEDES-BENZ models
- MERCEDES-BENZ C — 80.1% pass rate
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS — 81.3% pass rate
- MERCEDES-BENZ E — 82.3% pass rate
- MERCEDES-BENZ A — 91.3% pass rate
- MERCEDES-BENZ VITO — 75.4% pass rate
- MERCEDES-BENZ GLC — 90.2% pass rate