Mercedes Citan
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 7 model years from 33,753 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
77%
Total Tests
33,753
Highest Pass Rate
2019 (82%)
Years Covered
7
About the Mercedes Citan
The Mercedes Citan was MOT tested 33,753 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 7 model years (2013 to 2019), with an average pass rate of 77%. That's 5 points below the average of 82% across all models in our data, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Our records list diesel versions.
Best and Worst Years
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2019 model has the highest pass rate at 82% from 3,430 tests. The 2013 model has the lowest at 72%. The 10 point gap means pass rates vary somewhat between years, but no year is dramatically different. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.
Reliability Trend
Newer Mercedes Citans pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 5 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2013) averages 128,354 miles, while the newest (2019) averages 85,190 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.
Compared to the Mercedes brand average of 87%, the Citan is 10 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Mercedes models.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Mercedes Citan by Year
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Questions about the Mercedes Citan
Is the Mercedes Citan reliable?
Across its 7 model years in our data (2013 to 2019), the Mercedes Citan averages a 77% MOT pass rate, from 33,753 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 5 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2019 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 82%.
Which year Mercedes Citan has the best MOT pass rate?
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2019 Mercedes Citan has the highest MOT pass rate at 82%, while the 2013 model has the lowest at 72%, a 10 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.
Are newer Mercedes Citans more reliable?
Newer Mercedes Citans pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 5 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.
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