Mercedes-Benz Citan Window Motor Replacement Parts

The Citan has two distinct generations: the first generation (W415) ran from 2012 to 2021, and the second generation (W420) launched in 2021 onwards, and these generations use different body structures so motors from one will not transfer to the other. Within the same generation, the door position also matters — you need to match the side (NS for nearside passenger, OS for offside driver) and whether it's for a front door or the sliding side door. Always confirm the exact generation against your registration with the breaker before purchasing.

Yes, side absolutely matters — a nearside (NS, left/passenger side) window motor is not interchangeable with an offside (OS, right/driver side) motor, as the mechanisms are handed. When contacting a breaker, specify clearly whether you need NS or OS along with which door position (front or sliding rear). Getting this wrong is one of the most common fitment mistakes, so double-check before ordering.

On the W415 generation, the Citan was sold in both panel van and Tourer (passenger-carrying) body styles, and the front door motors are generally shared across these variants as the front door structure is the same. However, if you need a motor for the sliding rear side door, wheelbase matters — short wheelbase and long wheelbase Citans can have different sliding door configurations, so confirm the wheelbase of the donor vehicle with the breaker. Always cross-reference against your registration to be sure.

Both a 2013 and a 2018 Citan fall within the first generation (W415, 2012–2021), so there is a reasonable chance of compatibility for the same door position and side. That said, there were running production changes within the W415 lifespan, and whether a specific early motor crosses to a later build without issue is something you should confirm with the breaker against both registrations. Never assume compatibility based on generation alone without that check.

For the Citan, trim level alone does not change the window motor itself — the motor is determined by the door position, side (NS/OS), and generation, not by whether the vehicle is a base or higher specification. One cosmetic thing to be aware of is that different trims may have slightly different interior door furniture, but this does not affect the motor unit. If you are unsure whether your vehicle's specification included electric windows at all, check with the breaker against your registration, as electric window fitment can vary.

Front door window motors on a 3-door and 5-door Citan of the same generation share the same front door structure, so the front door motors are generally compatible when the side matches. Where it gets more complicated is the additional rear side doors on the 5-door Tourer or the sliding door on the van — these are distinct assemblies and are not interchangeable with front door units. Confirm the specific door position and body style of the donor vehicle with the breaker to make sure you're getting the right part.