2016 · 8 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2016 Mercedes-Benz Citan MOT pass rate and common faults

3,348 MOT tests in 2024. 59.3% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

77Well below average
Passed first time59.3%
Failed or needed repairs40.7%
Typical mileage at test98,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,348 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt8.9%
  2. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play5.9%
  3. Stop lamp: not working4.8%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.7%
    237 marked dangerous
  5. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps4.1%
  6. Position lamp: not working4.0%
  7. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.9%
    165 marked dangerous
  8. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.8%
  9. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.3%
  10. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics31.2%
  2. Brakes15.7%
  3. Body & chassis12.2%
  4. Tyres9.2%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.0%
  6. Suspension7.6%
  7. Steering6.7%
  8. Emissions & leaks3.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm22.1%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened14.4%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick12.4%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded10.9%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.0%

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: joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. 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 2016 Mercedes-Benz Citan?

In 2024, 59.3% of 2016 Mercedes-Benz Citan cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,348 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Mercedes-Benz Citan?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; stop lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2016 Mercedes-Benz Citan reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 77, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).