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Mercedes-Benz Citan MOT Results

Registered in 2016
67.5% pass rate
from 3,532 tests in 2021
(110% worse than other 2016 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 2016 cars and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz Citan is unusually good or bad.

  • 15% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (3 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 6.6% fail on Stop lamp (9 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (11 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Headlamp aim (96% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim (94% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.4% fail on Headlamps (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Headlamp (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.085% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.028% fail on Dipswitch
    • 1.2% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (5 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Rear fog lamp (5 times worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Rear fog lamp (5 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Rear reflectors (9 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Position lamps (9 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Position lamp (10 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Electrical equipment (190% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Horn
      • 0.057% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.028% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.11% fail on Direction indicators (69% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Flashing type (69% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.085% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.028% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.085% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.085% fail on Reversing lamps
  • 9.5% fail on Visibility (140% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 5.8% fail on Wipers (100% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Washers (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.74% fail on Condition of glass (12 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.71% fail on Windscreen (12 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Window
    • 0.11% fail on View to rear
      • 0.11% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.028% fail on Bonnet
  • 7.6% fail on Brakes (170% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 5.5% fail on Mechanical brake components (190% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 4.8% fail on Brake linings and pads (200% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 4.7% fail on Brake pads (200% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.028% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.6% fail on Brake discs and drums (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Brake discs (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.057% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.028% fail on Cable
        • 0.028% fail on Lever
    • 1.4% fail on Brake performance (90% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.93% fail on Service brake performance (130% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.93% fail on Rbt (130% worse than other 2016 cars)
          • 0.74% fail on Service brake performance (120% worse than other 2016 cars)
          • 0.25% fail on Service brake imbalance (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.42% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.17% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.17% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.14% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.057% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.17% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.17% fail on Rbt
          • 0.14% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.028% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
    • 0.62% fail on Rigid brake pipes (15 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.45% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (4 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Pedal (10 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.057% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.37% fail on Parking brake control (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Lever (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.14% fail on Anti-lock braking system (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.11% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.028% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.028% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.028% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.028% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 7.1% fail on Tyres (82% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 5.0% fail on Tread depth (160% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Condition (34% worse than other 2016 cars)
  • 4.6% fail on Body, chassis, structure (7 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Transmission (15 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 3.5% fail on Drive shafts (16 times worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 3.4% fail on Joints (16 times worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.057% fail on Drive shaft (24 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Prop shafts (5 times worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Joints (14 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.42% fail on Doors (10 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Front passenger's door (25 times worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.23% fail on Door condition (24 times worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.028% fail on Catch
      • 0.085% fail on Driver's door (9 times worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.057% fail on Door condition (6 times worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.028% fail on Catch
      • 0.085% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.057% fail on Door condition
        • 0.028% fail on Catch
    • 0.25% fail on Fuel system (5 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (4 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.085% fail on Tank (31 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Body (7 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Other body component (5 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.085% fail on Panel (15 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Spare wheel (82 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.057% fail on Spare wheel condition (64 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.057% fail on Carrier (105 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.085% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.057% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.028% fail on Seats
      • 0.028% fail on Passenger's seat
  • 1.9% fail on Steering (6 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Steering linkage components (6 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Track rod end (7 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.11% fail on Steering play (23 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Steering rack (25 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.057% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.057% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.057% fail on Steering coupling (124 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.057% fail on Universal joint (137 times worse than other 2016 cars)
  • 1.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (59% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Exhaust emissions (51% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.96% fail on Compression ignition (180% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.82% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.028% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.28% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.28% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.11% fail on Fluid leaks (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.085% fail on Other leaks (21 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 1.3% fail on Suspension (37% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.51% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.40% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.085% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.028% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.40% fail on Wheel bearings (3 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.057% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.028% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.028% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.028% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.028% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.14% fail on Springs (88% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Coil springs (88% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Coil spring (88% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.028% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.028% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.028% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.028% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.028% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 0.40% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.23% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.20% fail on Condition
      • 0.028% fail on Attachment
    • 0.17% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.31% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.31% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.14% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.14% fail on Condition
  • 0.028% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.028% fail on Anchorages

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