Mercedes-Benz Citan 109 Pure CDI reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 2,896 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 2,896 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 67% of Mercedes-Benz Citan 109 Pure CDI cars aged 4 to 7 years pass their MOT first time — behind the 85% average for all cars of that age. The faults that come up more than usual are in lights & electrics and visibility.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the Citan 109 Pure CDI tends to fail
Share of Mercedes-Benz Citan 109 Pure CDI cars aged 4 to 7 years with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Fails more often than average on lights & electrics, visibility, brakes. Holds up better than average on suspension, seat belts.
Common questions
Is the Mercedes-Benz Citan 109 Pure CDI reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Mercedes-Benz Citan 109 Pure CDI is more demanding than average for its age: 67% of examples aged 4 to 7 years pass first time, against a 85% fleet average. Give lights & electrics, visibility and brakes a close look on any one you view.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Mercedes-Benz Citan 109 Pure CDI?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Mercedes-Benz Citan 109 Pure CDI in 2024: up to 3 years, 70%; and 4 to 7 years, 67%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Mercedes-Benz Citan 109 Pure CDI MOT?
For Mercedes-Benz Citan 109 Pure CDI cars aged 4 to 7 years, the areas that fail an MOT more often than the fleet average are lights & electrics (15.1% of tests vs 2.6% fleet), visibility (6.7% of tests vs 2% fleet), brakes (5.8% of tests vs 2% fleet).