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Mercedes-Benz Citan MOT Results

Registered in 2017
71.4% pass rate
from 3,437 tests in 2021
(130% worse than other 2017 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 2017 cars and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz Citan is unusually good or bad.

  • 15% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (4 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 8.2% fail on Stop lamp (23 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (19 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Headlamp aim (94% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Headlamp aim (93% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.087% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.9% fail on Headlamps (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Headlamp (3 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Headlamp levelling device (3 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.058% fail on Dipswitch (25 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.99% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (5 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.99% fail on Rear fog lamp (5 times worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.99% fail on Rear fog lamp (5 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Electrical equipment (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Horn (3 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.087% fail on Battery(ies) (6 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Position lamps (7 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Position lamp (6 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.17% fail on Rear reflectors (8 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.12% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.058% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.058% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.029% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.029% fail on Switch
    • 0.029% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.029% fail on Reversing lamps
  • 8.3% fail on Visibility (130% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 5.4% fail on Wipers (99% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Washers (160% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.70% fail on Condition of glass (9 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.70% fail on Windscreen (9 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on View to rear (5 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Mirrors (5 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.029% fail on Bonnet
  • 6.1% fail on Tyres (78% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Tread depth (170% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Condition
    • 0.087% fail on Size/type
  • 5.5% fail on Brakes (160% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Mechanical brake components (190% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 3.2% fail on Brake linings and pads (160% worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 3.2% fail on Brake pads (160% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Brake discs and drums (3 times worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Brake discs (3 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.058% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (5 times worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.058% fail on Lever (11 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.90% fail on Brake performance (87% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.52% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.52% fail on Rbt (88% worse than other 2017 cars)
          • 0.41% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.15% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.20% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.20% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.15% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.15% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.087% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.058% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.087% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.087% fail on Rbt
          • 0.087% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.058% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.47% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (6 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Pedal (10 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Hand lever (3 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.12% fail on Lever
    • 0.12% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (6 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.087% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (5 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.087% fail on Rigid brake pipes (4 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.087% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.087% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.029% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.029% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 2.0% fail on Body, chassis, structure (5 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Transmission (9 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Drive shafts (9 times worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on Joints (10 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Doors (7 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Other passenger's door (8 times worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Door condition (6 times worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.029% fail on Hinge
      • 0.12% fail on Front passenger's door (7 times worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Door condition (7 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.029% fail on Door condition
    • 0.26% fail on Fuel system (8 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (7 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.087% fail on Tank (56 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Pipe
    • 0.15% fail on Spare wheel (95 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Carrier (206 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Spare wheel condition
    • 0.12% fail on Body (3 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.087% fail on Other body component
      • 0.029% fail on Panel
    • 0.087% fail on Bumpers (3 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.029% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.029% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.029% fail on Seats
      • 0.029% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.029% fail on Undertray
  • 1.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (120% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Exhaust emissions (120% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.90% fail on Compression ignition (3 times worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.84% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (4 times worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.058% fail on Emissions not tested (5 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.26% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.029% fail on Catalyst emissions
    • 0.029% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.029% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 0.99% fail on Steering (5 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.87% fail on Steering linkage components (7 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.79% fail on Track rod end (7 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.058% fail on Ball joint (11 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.058% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.058% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.029% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.029% fail on Universal joint
    • 0.029% fail on Steering play
      • 0.029% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.90% fail on Suspension
    • 0.32% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.23% fail on Ball joint (200% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.087% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.23% fail on Wheel bearings (3 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Springs
      • 0.15% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.15% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.087% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.087% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.029% fail on Linkage
      • 0.029% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.029% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
    • 0.058% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.058% fail on Ball joint (12 times worse than other 2017 cars)
  • 0.26% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.17% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.15% fail on Condition
      • 0.029% fail on Attachment
    • 0.12% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.23% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.23% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.23% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.15% fail on Condition
    • 0.087% fail on Attachment

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