2020 Mercedes-Benz Citan · 2,102 MOT tests
2020 Mercedes-Benz Citan reliability
2020 Mercedes-Benz Citans fail 31.4% of first MOT tests, 83% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 8 Citan years (2,102 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz Citans: 37.2%)
- 31.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz Citans: 37.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 83% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 54,359
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,102
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2020 against the years either side
- 2019 cars: 63% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does worse)
- 2021 cars: 102% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does better)
- Weak spot: lights and electrics, 19.2% of tests fail here (270% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Plates: a 2020 car carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
Common problems
What fails on a 2020 Mercedes-Benz Citan
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics19.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors8.8%
- Brakes7.6%
- Tyres6.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks3.6%
- Suspension0.6%
- Body, chassis and structure0.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Stop lamp not working 6.71%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Registration plate lamp not working 4.28%
A dark number plate lamp makes the plate hard to read at night, which is illegal and must be fixed.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 3.85%
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 3.33%
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 3.33%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.24%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.08%) · Brake pads wearing thin (9.47%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (5.33%) · Optional stop lamp not working (3.09%) · Road wheel slightly distorted (2.28%) · Brake discs showing some wear (2.19%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2020 Mercedes-Benz Citan reliable?
2020 Mercedes-Benz Citans fail 31.4% of first MOT tests, 83% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 8 Citan years (2,102 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2020 Mercedes-Benz Citan MOT?
Most often stop lamp not working (6.71% of tests), registration plate lamp not working (4.28% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (3.85% of tests).
How many miles should a 2020 Mercedes-Benz Citan have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2020 Mercedes-Benz Citan shows 54,359 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2020 car?
A car first registered in 2020 carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
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