2015 · 9 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2015 Mercedes-Benz Citan MOT pass rate and common faults

2,377 MOT tests in 2024. 58.7% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

80Well below average
Passed first time58.7%
Failed or needed repairs41.3%
Typical mileage at test105,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,377 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play7.6%
  2. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt6.6%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.5%
    168 marked dangerous
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded4.2%
  5. Position lamp: not working4.0%
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.7%
    110 marked dangerous
  7. Stop lamp: not working3.7%
  8. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.4%
  9. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps2.8%
  10. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics30.8%
  2. Brakes17.2%
  3. Suspension10.9%
  4. Body & chassis10.9%
  5. Tyres9.2%
  6. Steering8.7%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.0%
  8. Emissions & leaks1.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm20.8%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded18.9%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.0%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.7%
  5. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play5.9%

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 2015 Mercedes-Benz Citan?

In 2024, 58.7% of 2015 Mercedes-Benz Citan cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,377 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 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; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2015 Mercedes-Benz Citan reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 80, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).