2016 Mercedes-Benz Citan · 11,608 MOT tests
2016 Mercedes-Benz Citan reliability
2016 Mercedes-Benz Citans fail 38.5% of first MOT tests, 54% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 8 Citan years (11,608 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz Citans: 37.2%)
- 38.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz Citans: 37.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 54% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- 89,553
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 11,608
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2015 cars: 40% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does worse)
- 2017 cars: 59% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does better)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 9.5% of tests fail here (418% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 14% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2016 car carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
Common problems
What fails on a 2016 Mercedes-Benz Citan
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics19.9%
- Brakes10.3%
- Body, chassis and structure9.5%
- Tyres8.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors7.4%
- Suspension5.4%
- Steering4.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
CV joint boot split or insecure 7.3%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Stop lamp not working 5.95%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Registration plate lamp not working 4.42%
A dark number plate lamp makes the plate hard to read at night, which is illegal and must be fixed.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 4.31%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 4.06%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Position lamp not working 3.87%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (18.85%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (11.56%) · Brake pads wearing thin (10.73%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (6.79%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.09%) · Brake discs showing some wear (3.21%)
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2016 Mercedes-Benz Citan reliable?
2016 Mercedes-Benz Citans fail 38.5% of first MOT tests, 54% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 8 Citan years (11,608 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 Mercedes-Benz Citan MOT?
Most often cv joint boot split or insecure (7.3% of tests), stop lamp not working (5.95% of tests), registration plate lamp not working (4.42% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 Mercedes-Benz Citan have done?
At its MOT aged about 7, a typical 2016 Mercedes-Benz Citan shows 89,553 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2016 car?
A car first registered in 2016 carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
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