Second Hand Mercedes-Benz Citan Radiator Fan

The Citan (both the W415 generation from 2012 and the W420 generation from 2021) uses an electric cooling fan rather than a traditional engine-driven radiator fan, so yes, a radiator fan does exist on this model across all variants. The fan is electrically driven and controlled by the engine management system, meaning the engine code and fuel type are the most important details for finding the right unit. Supply your engine code from your V5 or a VIN check when contacting a breaker, as this will narrow the search more reliably than the year alone.

The W415 and W420 are substantially different vehicles built on different platforms, so a radiator fan from the 2012–2021 generation is very unlikely to be a direct swap into the 2021-onwards model. The fan assemblies, mounting points, and electrical connectors differ between generations. Always confirm with the breaker against your exact registration and engine code before purchasing.

The W415 Citan ran from 2012 to 2021, and while many components were carried over throughout, there were running production changes that could affect ancillary parts like fan assemblies and their mounting or connector configurations. The engine code is the most reliable guide here — a 1.5 CDI (OM607 or OM608 family) diesel unit will point a breaker toward the correct fan far more accurately than the year alone. Confirm with the breaker against your registration to be sure the specific unit they have matches yours.

Yes, fuel type matters because petrol and diesel variants of the Citan use different cooling system configurations and the fan units can differ accordingly. Even within diesel variants, different engine codes (such as the 1.5 CDI variants) may have fans with different connectors or control modules. Give your breaker the engine code from your V5 or a VIN check so they can match the correct unit rather than relying on fuel type alone.

Trim level does not affect radiator fan fitment on the Citan — this is a mechanical part that follows the engine, not the badge or specification level. A fan from a Citan Tourer and one from a basic panel van of the same generation and engine code should be interchangeable, though you may find minor cosmetic or ancillary differences depending on how the donor vehicle was optioned. What matters is matching the engine code and generation, not the trim name.

Both years fall within the W415 generation (2012–2021), so there is a reasonable basis to expect compatibility if the engine codes match. However, mid-production ancillary and mounting changes can occur within a generation, so you should confirm with the breaker against your registration to make sure the connector, fan shroud mounting, and any control module match your specific vehicle.