Used Mercedes-Benz Citan Propshaft

No — the Mercedes-Benz Citan is a front-wheel-drive van in all its standard variants, so it has never been fitted with a propshaft. Without a rear-wheel-drive or four-wheel-drive layout, there is simply no propshaft in the drivetrain. If you are hearing a knocking or vibration from underneath, you may actually be looking for a driveshaft (also called a CV shaft or half-shaft), which transmits drive to the front wheels.

It is almost certainly an error, as the Citan has always been front-wheel-drive and does not use a propshaft at any point in its drivetrain. The part you most likely need is a front driveshaft, and it is worth double-checking whether the quote specifically mentions driveshaft, as the two terms are sometimes confused. Contact the breaker with your registration number and explain which side (NS or OS) the fault is on, so they can supply the correct part.

Because the Citan is front-wheel-drive, the rotating shaft components you could genuinely need are the front driveshafts — one on the nearside (NS, passenger side) and one on the offside (OS, driver side). Other related parts worth checking are the CV joints, driveshaft gaiters, or the intermediate shaft depending on the specific fault. Search for 'Mercedes-Benz Citan driveshaft' on Findapart and provide your registration to help breakers match the right shaft to your engine and gearbox combination.

The standard Citan range, covering both the W415 generation (2012–2021) and the second-generation W420 (2021 onwards), is front-wheel-drive throughout, with no four-wheel-drive option offered in the UK market that would require a propshaft. If you have seen a listing or advert suggesting otherwise, it is worth verifying the exact vehicle, as it may be a different Mercedes-Benz van model such as the Vito or Sprinter, both of which are available in rear-wheel-drive and 4x4 forms with propshafts. Always confirm with the breaker against your exact registration before ordering any drivetrain component.