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Mercedes-Benz Citan MOT Results

Registered in 2013
57.5% pass rate
from 1,639 tests in 2021
(64% worse than other 2013 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2013 cars and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz Citan is unusually good or bad.

  • 17% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (110% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 7.0% fail on Stop lamp (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 4.1% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Headlamps (84% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 3.7% fail on Headlamp (90% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 2.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.43% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.3% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Rear fog lamp (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Rear fog lamp (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.061% fail on Switch
    • 0.85% fail on Reversing lamps (4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.85% fail on Reversing lamps (4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.55% fail on Position lamps (9 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.55% fail on Position lamp (10 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Direction indicators (66% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Flashing type (66% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.12% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.24% fail on Rear reflectors (4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.24% fail on Battery(ies) (4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
  • 13% fail on Brakes (160% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 6.2% fail on Mechanical brake components (140% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 4.9% fail on Brake linings and pads (140% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 4.9% fail on Brake pads (150% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Brake discs and drums (160% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 2.3% fail on Brake discs (170% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Cable
        • 0.061% fail on Rod
        • 0.061% fail on Lever
        • 0.061% fail on Linkage
    • 5.2% fail on Rigid brake pipes (16 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Brake performance (49% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.6% fail on Rbt
          • 1.5% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.12% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.0% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.98% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.061% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 0.73% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.73% fail on Rbt (120% worse than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.73% fail on Parking brake performance (150% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.18% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.18% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.12% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.061% fail on Service brake imbalance
    • 0.73% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.67% fail on Pedal (8 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.061% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.43% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.24% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.24% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.31% fail on Hydraulic systems (5 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Brake fluid (8 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.24% fail on Lever
    • 0.24% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.061% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.061% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 9.7% fail on Steering (6 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 9.5% fail on Steering linkage components (7 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 9.4% fail on Track rod end (7 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Ball joint (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Steering play (7 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Steering rack (8 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.061% fail on Steering wheel
  • 8.5% fail on Visibility (100% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on Washers (120% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 4.1% fail on Wipers (86% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.43% fail on Condition of glass (5 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Windscreen (5 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on View to rear
      • 0.18% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.061% fail on Driver's view
  • 8.1% fail on Body, chassis, structure (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 7.0% fail on Transmission (7 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 6.9% fail on Drive shafts (7 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 6.8% fail on Joints (7 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.061% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.12% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.12% fail on Joints
    • 0.43% fail on Body (7 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Other body component (5 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Panel (19 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.12% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.061% fail on Tank
      • 0.061% fail on Pipe
    • 0.24% fail on Doors
      • 0.12% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.061% fail on Hinge
        • 0.061% fail on Catch
      • 0.061% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.061% fail on Catch
      • 0.061% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.061% fail on Hinge
    • 0.18% fail on Exhaust system (75% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.061% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.061% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.061% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 0.061% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.061% fail on Carrier
    • 0.061% fail on Load security
      • 0.061% fail on Loading door
    • 0.061% fail on Seats
      • 0.061% fail on Driver's seat
  • 8.0% fail on Tyres (56% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 5.4% fail on Tread depth (92% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Condition
    • 0.061% fail on Size/type
  • 7.7% fail on Suspension
    • 3.2% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.0% fail on Ball joint
      • 1.2% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 3.1% fail on Springs
      • 3.1% fail on Coil springs
        • 3.1% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.73% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.24% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.18% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.12% fail on Linkage
      • 0.061% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.061% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.061% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
    • 0.67% fail on Wheel bearings (150% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.37% fail on Other suspension component (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Ball joint (4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.061% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.18% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.12% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.061% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.061% fail on Ball joint
  • 3.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (78% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Exhaust emissions (83% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Compression ignition (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 2.0% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (5 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.061% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.85% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.85% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.061% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.061% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 0.92% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.73% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (140% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.12% fail on Condition
      • 0.061% fail on Attachment
  • 0.61% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.55% fail on Registration plates
    • 0.061% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
  • 0.49% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.31% fail on Condition (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Attachment

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