2016 Mercedes-Benz Citan 1.5L Diesel · DF66 VCJ
2016 Mercedes-Benz Citan (1.5L, diesel). First registered 24 Nov 2016. Recorded mileage 130,866 miles. MOT valid until 06 Mar 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CITAN
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,866 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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DF66 VCJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 05/03/2026
- 130,866 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DF66 VCJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Mercedes-Benz Citan (DF66 VCJ) between February 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
DF66 VCJ Mileage History
- 06/02/2024114,058 mi
- 14/02/2024114,060 mi+2 mi
- 07/03/2025124,101 mi+10,041 mi
- 07/03/2025124,101 mi
- 05/03/2026130,866 mi+6,765 mi
Average of roughly 8,099 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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