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Mercedes-benz CITAN - 2014

290.6 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2014 is 198.0 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Mercedes-benz CITAN, model year 2014. Sample size: 2,253 cars, 5,495 tests and 15,967 recorded faults.
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More faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 2,253 cars

The 2014 Mercedes-Benz Citan has an overall defect rate of 291 defects per 100 vehicles, which is significantly higher than the average of 194 defects for cars of the same year, indicating a 50% increase in issues. Notably, the Citan shows better performance in "Other" defects, with only 9% compared to the average of 15%. However, it struggles in several critical areas, particularly "Brakes," where defects are at 205% of average, and "Steering," which is at 35% compared to 11% for the average. Additionally, the model shows higher rates of defects in "Visibility," "Lights & Electrics," and "Body/Structure," highlighting specific weaknesses that may require attention. Overall, the defect patterns suggest that while there are some advantages, the Citan faces notable challenges in key safety-related categories.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 2,253 cars

More model years for Mercedes-benz CITAN

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Categories

Brakes
▼ 121.3% worse
205.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 92.8 / 100 tests
  • Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
  • Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
  • Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
  • Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
Steering
▼ 193.3% worse
34.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 11.9 / 100 tests
  • A steering ball joint: with excessive wear or free play
  • A steering ball joint: with excessive wear or free play
Visibility
▼ 101.2% worse
34.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 17.2 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▼ 115.4% worse
85.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 39.5 / 100 tests
  • A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative: when rear registration plate has 2 or more lamps or light sources
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 10.0% better
178.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 198.8 / 100 tests
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  • A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
Body/Structure
▼ 73.7% worse
27.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 15.6 / 100 tests
Equipment
▼ 33.3% worse
6.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 4.5 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 41.4% better
9.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 15.7 / 100 tests

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 421 0–31,000 mi 31,000–62,000 62,000–93,000 93,000–124,000 124,000+
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.

Most common faults (Top 10)

Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 2,116
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 2,003
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 1,105
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 632
A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative: when rear registration plate has 2 or more lamps or light sources
MINOR
Occurrences: 631
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 531
A steering ball joint: with excessive wear or free play
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 448
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
FAIL
Occurrences: 413
A steering ball joint: with excessive wear or free play
FAIL
Occurrences: 403
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 394

Serious faults (Top 10)

Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
FAIL
Occurrences: 413
A steering ball joint: with excessive wear or free play
FAIL
Occurrences: 403
A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot: missing, split, insecure or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
FAIL
Occurrences: 357
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 289
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 255
A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
FAIL
Occurrences: 210
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
FAIL
Occurrences: 177
Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 168
Stop lamp(s): all missing or inoperative
FAIL
Occurrences: 160
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 150