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Mercedes-benz CITAN - 2021

140.4 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2021 is 80.0 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Mercedes-benz CITAN, model year 2021. Sample size: 1,010 cars, 2,379 tests and 3,340 recorded faults.
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More faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 1,010 cars

The 2021 Mercedes-Benz Citan has a significantly higher overall defect rate of 140 defects per 100 vehicles, compared to the average of 79 defects per 100 for similar cars from the same year. Notably, this model shows concerning performance in several specific areas, particularly in brakes, where it has a defect rate of 69%, much higher than the average of 38%. Additionally, the Citan exhibits a pronounced issue with lights and electrics, with a defect rate of 67% compared to an average of just 11%. Mileage-related trends indicate that defect rates rise with increased mileage, but this model consistently outperforms the average across all mileage categories. Overall, the Citan stands out for its higher rates of defects in critical areas, which may warrant further attention for potential buyers.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 1,010 cars

More model years for Mercedes-benz CITAN

2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021

Other models from Mercedes-benz

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Categories

Brakes
▼ 72.5% worse
69.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 40.0 / 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
Steering
▼ 314.3% worse
2.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 0.7 / 100 tests
Visibility
▼ 95.2% worse
28.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 14.5 / 100 tests
  • Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
Lights & Electrics
▼ 496.4% worse
66.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 11.2 / 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
  • Stop lamp(s): all missing or inoperative
  • Stop lamp(s): all missing or inoperative
Wheels & Suspension
▼ 19.0% worse
103.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 87.3 / 100 tests
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  • A wheel: badly distorted or wear between wheel and hub at spigot mounting
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
Body/Structure
▼ 4.8% worse
2.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 2.1 / 100 tests
Equipment
▼ 53.3% worse
2.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 1.5 / 100 tests
Other
▼ 103.7% worse
5.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 2.7 / 100 tests

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 296 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: 802
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 361
Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
MINOR
Occurrences: 166
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 136
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: 135
Stop lamp(s): all missing or inoperative
FAIL
Occurrences: 109
A wheel: badly distorted or wear between wheel and hub at spigot mounting
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 107
Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 98
Stop lamp(s): all missing or inoperative
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 90
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 81

Serious faults (Top 10)

Stop lamp(s): all missing or inoperative
FAIL
Occurrences: 109
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 81
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
FAIL
Occurrences: 80
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 57
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: 52
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 47
Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 38
Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction
FAIL
Occurrences: 37
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 33
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 24