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Mercedes-Benz Citan MOT Results

Registered in 2018
72.3% pass rate
from 3,676 tests in 2021
(150% worse than other 2018 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 2018 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 2018 cars)
    • 8.7% fail on Stop lamp (45 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Headlamp aim (130% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 3.5% fail on Headlamp aim (130% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (4 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (15 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (7 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Rear fog lamp (10 times worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Rear fog lamp (10 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Headlamps (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Headlamp (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.054% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.27% fail on Position lamps (13 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Position lamp (14 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Rear reflectors (10 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.19% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.11% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.082% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.11% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.11% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.082% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.082% fail on Horn
    • 0.027% fail on Outline marker lamps
      • 0.027% fail on Outline marker lamp
    • 0.027% fail on Daytime running lamps
  • 6.6% fail on Tyres (96% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 4.1% fail on Tread depth (200% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Condition
    • 0.11% fail on Size/type
  • 6.0% fail on Brakes (3 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 4.8% fail on Mechanical brake components (4 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 4.3% fail on Brake linings and pads (4 times worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 4.3% fail on Brake pads (4 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Brake discs and drums (6 times worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Brake discs (6 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.63% fail on Brake performance (94% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.35% fail on Rbt
          • 0.30% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.054% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.14% fail on Brake performance not tested (4 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.082% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.082% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.054% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.054% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.054% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.027% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.027% fail on Rbt
          • 0.027% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 0.46% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (7 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Pedal (12 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.082% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.22% fail on Parking brake control (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Lever (3 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Anti-lock braking system (4 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.11% fail on Rigid brake pipes (15 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.027% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.027% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.027% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.027% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.027% fail on Other components
  • 5.8% fail on Visibility (79% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Washers (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Wipers
    • 0.60% fail on Condition of glass (6 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.60% fail on Windscreen (6 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on View to rear (4 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Mirrors (4 times worse than other 2018 cars)
  • 1.1% fail on Body, chassis, structure (4 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on Transmission (3 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Drive shafts (3 times worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.24% fail on Joints (3 times worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.027% fail on Drive shaft
    • 0.24% fail on Doors (9 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Front passenger's door (18 times worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Door condition (18 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.054% fail on Driver's door (17 times worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.054% fail on Door condition (22 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Body (4 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Other body component (3 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.054% fail on Panel (10 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Bumpers (5 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.082% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.054% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.027% fail on Pipe
    • 0.082% fail on Towbar (112 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.082% fail on Other towbar components (150 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.054% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.054% fail on Spare wheel (43 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Spare wheel condition
      • 0.027% fail on Carrier
    • 0.054% fail on Seats
      • 0.027% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.027% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.027% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.027% fail on Bracket
  • 1.1% fail on Steering (11 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Steering linkage components (19 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.95% fail on Track rod end (20 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.054% fail on Ball joint (24 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Steering arm
    • 0.027% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.027% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.84% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (100% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.82% fail on Exhaust emissions (100% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.60% fail on Compression ignition (3 times worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.57% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (3 times worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.027% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
      • 0.22% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.22% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.027% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.027% fail on Undertray
  • 0.65% fail on Suspension (83% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.35% fail on Shock absorbers (3 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Wheel bearings (3 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.054% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.027% fail on Linkage
      • 0.027% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
    • 0.054% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.054% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.027% fail on Springs
      • 0.027% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.027% fail on Coil spring
  • 0.60% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (91% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.49% fail on Seat belts (190% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.44% fail on Condition (170% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.054% fail on Requirements (12 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.19% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.19% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.16% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.14% fail on Condition
    • 0.027% fail on Attachment

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