Mercedes-benz Citan 109 Pure CDI Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Mercedes-benz Citan 109 Pure CDI reliable? We analysed 8,511 real MOT tests across 2,351 vehicles to find out.
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The Mercedes-benz Citan 109 Pure CDI is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Mercedes-benz Citan 109 Pure CDI.
Mercedes-benz Citan 109 Pure CDI Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Mercedes-benz Citan 109 Pure CDI. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Mercedes-benz Citan 109 Pure CDI MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Mercedes-benz Citan 109 Pure CDI to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Mercedes-benz Citan 109 Pure CDI Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Mercedes-benz Citan 109 Pure CDI models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Mercedes-benz Citan 109 Pure CDI Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Mercedes-benz Citan 109 Pure CDI owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Mercedes-benz Citan 109 Pure CDI MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Mercedes-benz Citan 109 Pure CDI year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,723 | 76.8% | 38,123 | 55,492 | 77,051 |
| 2020 | 4,851 | 75.1% | 39,843 | 58,875 | 81,796 |
| 2019 | 577 | 78.3% | 43,181 | 65,688 | 92,098 |
How Long Does a Mercedes-benz Citan 109 Pure CDI Last?
Based on 2,351 Mercedes-benz Citan 109 Pure CDI vehicles on UK roads.
Mercedes-benz Citan 109 Pure CDI Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Mercedes-benz Citan 109 Pure CDI MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Mercedes-benz Citan 109 Pure CDI
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
78.3% MOT pass rate from 577 tests
75.1% MOT pass rate from 4,851 tests
The best year to buy a used Mercedes-benz Citan 109 Pure CDI is 2019, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 78.3% across 577 tests. The 2020 model year has the lowest pass rate at 75.1% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Mercedes-benz Citan 109 Pure CDI Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-benz Citan 109 Pure CDI THIS CAR | 76.3% | 8,511 | 58,159 mi | — yrs |
| Mercedes-benz C | 77.6% | 8,031,355 | 77,082 mi | 32 yrs |
| Mercedes-benz E | 79.4% | 4,722,746 | 83,960 mi | 33 yrs |
| Mercedes-benz A-class | 77.6% | 4,204,702 | 57,023 mi | 28 yrs |
| Skoda Fabia SE 12V | 92.7% | 3,166 | 48,890 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Mercedes-benz C (77.6% pass rate) and the Mercedes-benz E (79.4% pass rate), the Mercedes-benz Citan 109 Pure CDI trails behind on MOT reliability.
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The Mercedes-benz Citan 109 Pure CDI has an overall MOT pass rate of 76.3% across 8,511 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Mercedes-benz Citan 109 Pure CDI with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Mercedes-benz Citan 109 Pure CDI owner drives around 11,718 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.