2013 Mercedes-Benz Citan · 5,213 MOT tests
2013 Mercedes-Benz Citan reliability
2013 Mercedes-Benz Citans fail 44.4% of first MOT tests, 28% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 8 Citan years (5,213 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz Citans: 37.2%)
- 44.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz Citans: 37.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 28% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- 116,650
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 5,213
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2013 against the years either side
- 2014 cars: 36% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does better)
- Weak spot: steering, 11.2% of tests fail here (315% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 11% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2013 car carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
Common problems
What fails on a 2013 Mercedes-Benz Citan
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics21.8%
- Brakes15%
- Suspension13.7%
- Steering11.2%
- Body, chassis and structure10.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors8.5%
- Tyres7.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 8.38%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
CV joint boot split or insecure 7.85%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Stop lamp not working 6.23%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 5.75%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Position lamp not working 5.24%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Coil spring fractured or broken 4.72%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (22.16%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (20.51%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (13.18%) · Brake pads wearing thin (10.13%) · Track rod ball joint slight play (5.77%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.72%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2013 Mercedes-Benz Citan reliable?
2013 Mercedes-Benz Citans fail 44.4% of first MOT tests, 28% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 8 Citan years (5,213 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2013 Mercedes-Benz Citan MOT?
Most often track rod end ball joint excessively worn (8.38% of tests), cv joint boot split or insecure (7.85% of tests), stop lamp not working (6.23% of tests).
How many miles should a 2013 Mercedes-Benz Citan have done?
At its MOT aged about 10, a typical 2013 Mercedes-Benz Citan shows 116,650 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2013 car?
A car first registered in 2013 carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
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