Is the Mercedes-Benz Citan ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 20,197 MOT tests, around 69% of Mercedes-Benz Citans still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 8% are likely to be charged. For the remaining 23%, it depends on the exact Euro standard or month of registration.
The fuel mix matters: tested cars were 98% diesel. Diesel Citans are generally compliant from 2016, while diesel cars from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged.
- Likely compliant
- 69%
- Likely charged
- 8%
- Depends on the car
- 23%
- MOT tests analysed
- 20,197
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Citan ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many Citans of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Diesel | Petrol |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Likely compliant1,362 tested | – |
| 2019 | Likely compliant1,954 tested | Likely compliant40 tested |
| 2018 | Likely compliant3,540 tested | Likely compliant153 tested |
| 2017 | Likely compliant3,335 tested | Likely compliant38 tested |
| 2016 | Likely compliant3,425 tested | Likely compliant22 tested |
| 2015 | Check exact car2,508 tested | Likely compliant4 tested |
| 2014 | Check exact car2,174 tested | Likely compliant59 tested |
| 2013 | Likely charged1,567 tested | – |
How ULEZ rules apply to the Citan
Cars that miss the standard pay £12.50 for each day they're driven in the zone. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006), while diesels need Euro 6 (most from September 2015).
- Diesel (98% of Citans tested): likely compliant from 2016; 2013 and earlier are likely to be charged.
- Petrol (2% of Citans tested): every year in our data is likely to comply.
Citans from 2014 and 2015 sit on the boundary (23% of those tested): some were built to the required standard before it became compulsory. The Euro standard is sometimes on the V5C logbook, or Mercedes-Benz can confirm it. Our ULEZ calculator can help.
Thinking of buying one? Check how Citans fare at the MOT too: see the Mercedes-Benz Citan MOT failure rate.
Buying a used Mercedes-Benz Citan for London: what the MOT data shows
The Mercedes-Benz Citans in this data were first registered between 2013 and 2020. 2018 was the most common year, with 3,693 tests (18% of the total), and half were registered in 2017 or later.
Citans from likely-compliant years passed their MOT first time 65% of the time, at an average of 78,503 miles. Older ones likely to be charged passed 55% of the time with 125,495 miles on average, so a compliant car is usually the more reliable buy as well as the cheaper one to drive in London.
On a budget, the oldest diesel Citans likely to comply are from 2016. 3,425 of them were tested; 2016 cars passed first time 60% of the time and averaged 95,017 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
Whichever year you choose, check the Citan's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were lights and electrics: "not working" (11.9% of tests); body and structure: "constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt" (5.7%); tyres: "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm" (4.7%). The most frequent advisory was "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm", on 20.6% of tests.
Overall, 63% of Citans passed first time, well below the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 88,921 miles on average, more than the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
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About this data
Based on 20,197 first MOT tests of the Mercedes-Benz Citan carried out in 2023.
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT test data (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0). First attempts on cars only; “pass rate” means passing first time. Averages cover all 32,735,164 cars tested (71% passed), and years with under 50 tests are hidden.
ULEZ results are estimates from fuel type and year of first registration. Transport for London makes the final decision.
Learn more about how our data works.
Frequently asked questions
What 20,197 MOT tests say about the Mercedes-Benz Citan and London's ULEZ.
Is the Mercedes-Benz Citan ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 69% of Citans on the road are likely compliant and 8% likely to be charged. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006), while diesels need Euro 6 (most from September 2015).
Which petrol Citan years are ULEZ compliant?
Petrol Citans first registered from 2014 are likely compliant. Some earlier cars meet Euro 4 too, so check the exact vehicle.
Is a diesel Citan ULEZ compliant?
Only if it meets Euro 6, which generally means first registered from September 2015. Diesel Citans from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged.
How can I check if a specific Citan is ULEZ compliant?
Enter its registration in our free ULEZ check, which uses the vehicle's DVLA record. Always confirm with TfL before relying on it.
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