Mercedes Benz Citan 109 Pure CDI (2021)
2021 Mercedes Benz Citan 109 Pure CDI
CarHunch analysed 975 real MOT records for the 2021 Mercedes Benz Citan 109 Pure CDI. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2021 Mercedes-Benz Citan 109 Pure CDI passes its MOT at 81.1%, just marginally above the UK average of 80%, suggesting typical reliability for a van of this age and mileage. With 18.5% of vehicles having experienced a dangerous defect at some point, this is a moderately concerning figure that warrants a pre-purchase inspection focusing on braking and suspension components.
At a median mileage of 52,591 miles for vehicles now around 3–4 years old, these vans are running at a reasonable pace for light commercial use. The average of 0.58 failures and 2.4 advisories per MOT indicates minor wear-and-tear issues are common but major structural problems remain uncommon—check the service history carefully and budget for routine maintenance on brake hoses, light clusters, and suspension bushes before buying.
What to check before buying a 2021 Mercedes Benz Citan 109 Pure CDI
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (100%) | 973 | 81.1% | 0.58 |
| Hybrid Electric (Clean) (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2021 Mercedes Benz Citan 109 Pure CDI vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2021 Mercedes Benz Citan 109 Pure CDI vehicles fall between 36,737 and 73,702 miles.
MOT History Averages
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