2013 · 11 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2013 Mercedes-Benz Citan MOT pass rate and common faults

1,455 MOT tests in 2024. 51.9% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

78Well below average
Passed first time51.9%
Failed or needed repairs48.1%
Typical mileage at test122,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,455 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play11.1%
  2. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt9.9%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded7.1%
  4. Coil spring: fractured or broken5.9%
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn5.2%
  6. Position lamp: not working5.2%
  7. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.3%
    66 marked dangerous
  8. Stop lamp: not working4.3%
  9. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.1%
    79 marked dangerous
  10. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps3.7%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics33.5%
  2. Brakes25.6%
  3. Suspension18.6%
  4. Steering13.5%
  5. Body & chassis13.0%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)10.0%
  7. Tyres8.9%
  8. Emissions & leaks4.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded28.5%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm24.1%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened15.8%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.1%
  5. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play8.3%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: track rod end: ball joint has excessive play. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2013 Mercedes-Benz Citan?

In 2024, 51.9% of 2013 Mercedes-Benz Citan cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,455 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 Mercedes-Benz Citan?

The most common failure reasons were track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2013 Mercedes-Benz Citan reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 78, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).