2014 Mercedes-Benz Citan · 7,746 MOT tests
2014 Mercedes-Benz Citan reliability
2014 Mercedes-Benz Citans fail 42.4% of first MOT tests, 36% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 8 Citan years (7,746 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz Citans: 37.2%)
- 42.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz Citans: 37.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 36% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- 109,828
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 7,746
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2014 against the years either side
- 2013 cars: 28% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does worse)
- 2015 cars: 40% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does better)
- Weak spot: steering, 9% of tests fail here (306% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 32% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2014 car carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
Common problems
What fails on a 2014 Mercedes-Benz Citan
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics20.5%
- Brakes12.7%
- Suspension12%
- Body, chassis and structure9.6%
- Steering9%
- Tyres8.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors8.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 7.28%
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 7.06%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Position lamp not working 4.67%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Stop lamp not working 4.47%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 4.35%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 4.29%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (18.46%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (16.09%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (11.76%) · Brake pads wearing thin (9.49%) · Track rod ball joint slight play (4.31%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (3.61%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2014 Mercedes-Benz Citan reliable?
2014 Mercedes-Benz Citans fail 42.4% of first MOT tests, 36% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 8 Citan years (7,746 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2014 Mercedes-Benz Citan MOT?
Most often track rod end ball joint excessively worn (7.28% of tests), cv joint boot split or insecure (7.06% of tests), position lamp not working (4.67% of tests).
How many miles should a 2014 Mercedes-Benz Citan have done?
At its MOT aged about 9, a typical 2014 Mercedes-Benz Citan shows 109,828 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2014 car?
A car first registered in 2014 carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
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