2017 Mercedes-Benz Citan 1.5L Diesel · DC17 PXR

The 2017 Mercedes-Benz Citan presents a stable roadworthiness trend with a clean pass at 113,707 miles on 10 November 2025, the most recent test logged just over seven months before today's date. The vehicle carries no recorded defects across its last three successful annual tests, indicating the previous keeper addressed requirements before each examination and the van currently holds a valid test with no outstanding advisories. Mileage stands at 113,707 against a nine-year life, averaging roughly 12,600 miles per year which is high for a small van of this class and points to steady commercial use rather than light private running. The record shows 90,348 miles on 9 November 2022, then 100,284 at a failed test on 31 October 2023, climbing to 104,525 by 12 November 2024. The 10,000-mile gap between 2022 and 2023 followed by only 4,200 miles to 2024 and 9,182 to 2025 suggests irregular annual use, though the absence of flagged wear items implies the drivetrain and running gear have coped without formal intervention. The 31 October 2023 failure at 100,284 miles is anomalous: the DVSA entry lists no defects yet the test result is a fail, and a pass was issued the same day at 100,291 miles. A buyer should verify with the testing station what caused the initial rejection, as administrative or emissions-measurement anomalies can sit behind a zero-defect fail. Beyond that, the clean sheet gives no cause to suspect suspension bushes, brake discs, or structural corrosion from the record alone. Given the high mileage and commercial history, a physical inspection should still check front coil springs, steering linkage, and brake caliper operation for early fatigue not yet caught by the MOT. Examine underbody for corrosion and confirm tyre tread depth across all four corners, since consumable wear at this mileage can shift quickly between tests.