Cheap Mercedes-Benz Citan CV Joints

Yes, the Citan is a front-wheel-drive van and uses CV joints on its front driveshafts to transfer drive from the gearbox to the front wheels — both nearside (NS) and offside (OS). Because all drive goes through the front axle, the CV joints are a genuine and essential part on every Citan variant. When sourcing from a breaker, make sure you specify which side you need, NS or OS, as they are handed.

The W415 (first generation, 2012–2021) and W420 (second generation, 2022-onwards) are substantially different vans — the W420 is based on a different platform shared with the Renault Kangoo Mk3, whereas the W415 was derived from the Kangoo Mk2. CV joints from the two generations are not interchangeable, so always tell the breaker which generation you have and confirm against your registration plate.

Engine size can influence driveshaft and CV joint specification, as higher-torque engines sometimes use heavier-duty driveshaft components to handle the extra load. The Citan has been offered with a range of diesel and petrol engines across its generations, so it is worth telling the breaker your exact engine size and fuel type alongside your registration. Always confirm compatibility with the breaker rather than assuming any Citan CV joint is a universal fit.

On vans like the Citan, different payload and GVW ratings can correspond to differences in running gear, and it is possible that heavier-rated variants use differently specified driveshaft components. The payload rating is shown on the vehicle identification plate inside the van — do not rely on the model name alone, as the same nameplate can cover multiple weight ratings. Give your breaker the GVW figure from your plate so they can cross-reference the correct CV joint for your van.

Trim level does not affect CV joint fitment on the Citan — whether your van is a base-spec workhorse or a higher-spec Progressive or Premium, the drivetrain layout and CV joint specification is determined by the generation, engine, and payload rating rather than trim. You may find cosmetic differences between vans stripped from different trim levels at a breaker, but these have no bearing on whether the CV joint itself will fit. Focus on generation, engine, side (NS or OS), and GVW when sourcing the part.

The W415 Citan ran from 2012 to 2021 and received updates during its production life, though the platform remained the same throughout. CV joints from earlier and later W415 production may well interchange, but minor specification changes during the production run mean you should always confirm compatibility with the breaker using your full registration rather than assuming a match.