2017 Mercedes-Benz Citan · 11,421 MOT tests
2017 Mercedes-Benz Citan reliability
2017 Mercedes-Benz Citans fail 35.3% of first MOT tests, 59% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 8 Citan years (11,421 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz Citans: 37.2%)
- 35.3%
- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz Citans: 37.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 59% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- 80,396
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 11,421
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2017 against the years either side
- 2016 cars: 54% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does worse)
- 2018 cars: 76% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does better)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 7% of tests fail here (413% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: suspension, 23% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2017 car carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
Common problems
What fails on a 2017 Mercedes-Benz Citan
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics20.3%
- Brakes8%
- Tyres7.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors7.3%
- Body, chassis and structure7%
- Suspension3.5%
- Steering2.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Stop lamp not working 7.24%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
CV joint boot split or insecure 4.84%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Registration plate lamp not working 4.26%
A dark number plate lamp makes the plate hard to read at night, which is illegal and must be fixed.
Position lamp not working 4.12%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 3.85%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 3.84%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (18.73%) · Brake pads wearing thin (10.41%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (8.59%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (3.69%) · Brake discs showing some wear (3.34%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (3.29%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2017 Mercedes-Benz Citan reliable?
2017 Mercedes-Benz Citans fail 35.3% of first MOT tests, 59% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 8 Citan years (11,421 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2017 Mercedes-Benz Citan MOT?
Most often stop lamp not working (7.24% of tests), cv joint boot split or insecure (4.84% of tests), registration plate lamp not working (4.26% of tests).
How many miles should a 2017 Mercedes-Benz Citan have done?
At its MOT aged about 6, a typical 2017 Mercedes-Benz Citan shows 80,396 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2017 car?
A car first registered in 2017 carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
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