2019 Mercedes-Benz Citan MOT pass rate, common failures & what to check
In 2025, 65.8% of Mercedes-Benz Citans first used in 2019 passed their MOT first time, against 83.5% for all cars first used in 2019. Across 5,870 Citan first tests from 2023 to 2025, the most common failure areas were lamps and electrical equipment, visibility (wipers, washers and windscreen) and tyres.
This page analyses first MOT tests for Mercedes-Benz Citans first used in 2019 (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 2019 Mercedes-Benz Citan MOT pass rate has changed
Share of first tests passed in each year, Citans first used in 2019 against all cars first used in 2019 (any make or fuel; not adjusted for mileage, fuel or use). In 2025 the Citan figure was 17.7 points lower.
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| Test year | 2019 Citan | All cars first used 2019 | Citan first tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | fewer than 500 tests | 89.2% | 36 |
| 2022 | 74.9% | 87.8% | 1,994 |
| 2023 | 71.1% | 86.2% | 1,994 |
| 2024 | 66.2% | 84.9% | 1,965 |
| 2025 | 65.8% | 83.5% | 1,911 |
Common 2019 Mercedes-Benz Citan MOT failures
Share of the 1,893 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Stop lamp: not working | 23.8% | 451 |
| Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | 13.7% | 259 |
| Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick | 13.5% | 255 |
| Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively | 13.1% | 248 |
| Tread depth: below requirements of 1.6mm | 12.8% | 243 |
Item names are DVSA’s own wording. 2023–2025 combined.
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What to check on a 2019 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.
- Wipers and windscreen. Worth checking that the wipers clear the screen cleanly, that the washers work, and that there are no chips or cracks in the driver’s view.
- Tyres. Worth checking the tread depth across the whole width of each tyre, and the sidewalls for cuts, cracks and bulges.
Common 2019 Mercedes-Benz Citan MOT advisories
Advisories are points the tester noted that did not fail the car. Most common on 2019 Citans, as a share of all 5,870 first tests, 2023–2025.
| DVSA advisory item | Share of first tests | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge | 20.1% | 1,182 |
| Brake pads: wearing thin | 11.4% | 669 |
| Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened | 8.3% | 486 |
| Brake discs: worn, but not excessively | 3.7% | 216 |
| Tyre condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing | 3.7% | 216 |
Questions about the 2019 Mercedes-Benz Citan MOT
What is the MOT pass rate of a 2019 Mercedes-Benz Citan?
In 2025, 65.8% of Citans first used in 2019 passed their MOT first time, against 83.5% for all cars first used in 2019. A car fixed during the test counts as a fail.
What does a 2019 Citan most often fail its MOT on?
Lamps and electrical equipment (in 58.7% of failed first tests, 2023–2025), visibility (wipers, washers and windscreen) (23.4%) and tyres (22.9%). The single most common item was “Stop lamp: not working” (23.8%).
How often does a 2019 Mercedes-Benz Citan fail its MOT?
In 2025, 34.2% of first tests on Citans first used in 2019 did not pass first time: 22.5% failed, and a further 11.7% had a fault fixed during the test (counted as a fail here). Across 2023–2025, 1,893 of 5,870 first tests did not pass first time.
What are the most common 2019 Mercedes-Benz Citan MOT advisories?
“Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge” (on 20.1% of first tests, 2023–2025), “Brake pads: wearing thin” (11.4%), “Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened” (8.3%), “Brake discs: worn, but not excessively” (3.7%) and “Tyre condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing” (3.7%).
Is a 2019 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 74.9% in 2022 to 65.8% in 2025. For one particular car, its own MOT history matters more than the average.
Other cars first used in 2019
The most-tested cars from the same year. Each page uses the same method.
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