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Mercedes-benz CITAN - 2019

170.0 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2019 is 108.6 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Mercedes-benz CITAN, model year 2019. Sample size: 2,031 cars, 4,911 tests and 8,350 recorded faults.
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More faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 2,031 cars

The 2019 Mercedes-Benz Citan has a significantly higher overall defect rate of 170 per 100 vehicles compared to the average of 106 per 100, representing a 60% increase. Notably, it shows a concerning trend in higher defect rates as mileage increases, particularly in the categories of Brakes, Steering, and Visibility, where it performs worse than the average vehicle. In contrast, the Citan particularly stands out negatively in Lights & Electrics and Body/Structure, with defect rates considerably above the average. Tyre wear is present but is not the most significant issue for this model. Overall, the vehicle seems to face more challenges than its peers, especially as it accumulates mileage.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 2,031 cars

More model years for Mercedes-benz CITAN

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Categories

Brakes
▼ 49.7% worse
93.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 62.4 / 100 tests
  • Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
  • Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
  • Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
  • Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
Steering
▼ 164.3% worse
7.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 2.8 / 100 tests
Visibility
▼ 136.2% worse
32.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 13.8 / 100 tests
  • Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
Lights & Electrics
▼ 378.5% worse
71.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 14.9 / 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
▼ 4.9% worse
118.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 112.9 / 100 tests
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
  • A wheel: badly distorted or wear between wheel and hub at spigot mounting
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
Body/Structure
▼ 177.1% worse
9.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 3.5 / 100 tests
Equipment
▼ 44.4% worse
2.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 1.8 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 9.8% better
4.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 5.1 / 100 tests

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 302 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)

Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 1,613
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 657
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 608
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: 416
Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
MINOR
Occurrences: 331
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 262
A wheel: badly distorted or wear between wheel and hub at spigot mounting
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 245
Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 219
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
FAIL
Occurrences: 203
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 184

Serious faults (Top 10)

Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
FAIL
Occurrences: 203
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 184
Stop lamp(s): all missing or inoperative
FAIL
Occurrences: 180
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 122
A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot: missing, split, insecure or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
FAIL
Occurrences: 122
Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 108
A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative: when rear registration plate has only one lamp or all lamps not working
FAIL
Occurrences: 102
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 86
Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 70
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 69