2015 Mercedes-Benz Citan MOT pass rate, common failures & what to check
In 2025, 57.3% of Mercedes-Benz Citans first used in 2015 passed their MOT first time, against 71.9% for all cars first used in 2015. Across 7,242 Citan first tests from 2023 to 2025, the most common failure areas were lamps and electrical equipment, brakes and body, chassis and structure.
This page analyses first MOT tests for Mercedes-Benz Citans first used in 2015 (all trims grouped): 2021 to 2025 for the pass-rate trend, and 2023 to 2025 for the failure and advisory analysis — plus what is worth checking before you buy one.
Data: DVSA anonymised MOT tests to December 2025 · Calculated by SortedCars · Updated October 2026
How the 2015 Mercedes-Benz Citan MOT pass rate has changed
Share of first tests passed in each year, Citans first used in 2015 against all cars first used in 2015 (any make or fuel; not adjusted for mileage, fuel or use). In 2025 the Citan figure was 14.6 points lower.
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| Test year | 2015 Citan | All cars first used 2015 | Citan first tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 66.2% | 79.7% | 2,614 |
| 2022 | 62.5% | 77.8% | 2,582 |
| 2023 | 61.4% | 75.5% | 2,512 |
| 2024 | 58.7% | 73.5% | 2,392 |
| 2025 | 57.3% | 71.9% | 2,338 |
Common 2015 Mercedes-Benz Citan MOT failures
Share of the 2,957 failed first tests (2023–2025) with at least one failure in each area. A test can fail in more than one area, so the shares add up to more than 100%.
Most common failure items
| DVSA failure item | Share of failed first tests | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Drive shaft joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt | 19.3% | 572 |
| Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play | 16.7% | 493 |
| Position lamp: not working | 14.6% | 431 |
| Stop lamp: not working | 13.9% | 411 |
| Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick | 10.7% | 317 |
Item names are DVSA’s own wording. 2023–2025 combined.
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What to check on a 2015 Mercedes-Benz Citan before buying
The three areas where failed first tests most often had a fault, 2023–2025.
- Lamps and electrics. Ask someone to watch while you work the brake lights, indicators, sidelights, dipped and main beam, and the number-plate lamps.
- Brakes. Worth looking at the discs and pads through the wheel spokes for scoring and a worn lip, and noticing on the test drive whether the car pulls to one side or the pedal feels long.
- Body and underside. Worth looking underneath with a torch at the sills, floor and mountings for corrosion, and at the rubber boots on the drive shafts for splits.
Common 2015 Mercedes-Benz Citan MOT advisories
Advisories are points the tester noted that did not fail the car. Most common on 2015 Citans, as a share of all 7,242 first tests, 2023–2025.
| DVSA advisory item | Share of first tests | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge | 21.5% | 1,558 |
| Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material | 17.7% | 1,284 |
| Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened | 13.8% | 999 |
| Brake pads: wearing thin | 11.8% | 855 |
| Track rod end: ball joint has slight play | 5.2% | 380 |
Questions about the 2015 Mercedes-Benz Citan MOT
What is the MOT pass rate of a 2015 Mercedes-Benz Citan?
In 2025, 57.3% of Citans first used in 2015 passed their MOT first time, against 71.9% for all cars first used in 2015. A car fixed during the test counts as a fail.
What does a 2015 Citan most often fail its MOT on?
Lamps and electrical equipment (in 51.7% of failed first tests, 2023–2025), brakes (30.1%) and body, chassis and structure (24.2%). The single most common item was “Drive shaft joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt” (19.3%).
How often does a 2015 Mercedes-Benz Citan fail its MOT?
In 2025, 42.7% of first tests on Citans first used in 2015 did not pass first time: 34.0% failed, and a further 8.7% had a fault fixed during the test (counted as a fail here). Across 2023–2025, 2,957 of 7,242 first tests did not pass first time.
What are the most common 2015 Mercedes-Benz Citan MOT advisories?
“Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge” (on 21.5% of first tests, 2023–2025), “Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material” (17.7%), “Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened” (13.8%), “Brake pads: wearing thin” (11.8%) and “Track rod end: ball joint has slight play” (5.2%).
Is a 2015 Mercedes-Benz Citan reliable?
An MOT pass rate shows what failed at the test, not how reliable a car is. For this group of cars the first-time pass rate went from 66.2% in 2021 to 57.3% in 2025. For one particular car, its own MOT history matters more than the average.
Other cars first used in 2015
The most-tested cars from the same year. Each page uses the same method.
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