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Used washer motors vary between vehicles - and whether you call it used, second hand or a replacement, matching the right one matters. These are the details breakers need to match the right part to your car - our request form asks them so you only hear from suppliers with the correct part:
Yes, the Citan has a windscreen washer pump motor as standard across all variants — it powers the front and, where fitted, rear washer jets. This is a conventional electrical pump unit mounted in or near the washer fluid reservoir. You'll find it on both the W415 generation (2012–2021) and the current W420 generation (2021–present).
Both years sit within the first-generation Citan, the W415 (2012–2021), so there is a good chance the pump will be compatible. That said, confirm the part number with the breaker against your exact registration, as minor running changes can occur within a generation. Never assume fitment without that check.
The W420 is a substantially redesigned vehicle built on a different platform, so you should not assume the washer pump from the older W415 generation will cross over. This is exactly the kind of boundary to route to the breaker — give them your registration and ask them to confirm the part number matches before buying.
Trim level does not affect the washer motor — the pump unit is the same regardless of whether your Citan is a standard panel van, Dualiner, or Tourer. The motor is driven by the body generation, not the interior or specification level. Just confirm the generation (W415 or W420) with the breaker and you should be fine.
Yes, this does matter — the front and rear washer pumps are separate units and are not interchangeable. Not all Citans have a rear washer fitted, as it depends on whether the vehicle has a rear wiper, which is more common on passenger-carrying variants like the Tourer. Tell the breaker which pump you need (front or rear) and confirm your registration so they can check what your specific vehicle was built with.
The Citan and Vito are quite different vehicles in terms of size and architecture, so you should not assume the washer pump will interchange. While Mercedes parts sometimes share components across model ranges, this is something to confirm directly with the breaker by comparing part numbers against your Citan's registration. Do not fit it on assumption alone.