Skoda Citigo MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Skoda Citigo. Check any Citigo by registration number below.

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86.5%

Avg Pass Rate

-3.3%

vs Skoda Avg

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Skoda Citigo — MOT Reliability Overview

The Skoda Citigo has an average MOT pass rate of 86.5%, which is 3.3 percentage points below the Skoda brand average of 89.8%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Citigo is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Skoda Citigo fails its MOT are a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake. If you are preparing your Citigo for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Skoda Citigo, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Skoda Citigo performs at MOT across different model years.

2019

Based on 10,679 vehicles

94.1%Excellent

Skoda average: 89.8%

Dangerous Defects

1.4%

Retest Rate

6.9%

Mileage at 3yr

27k mi

Mileage at 5yr

44k mi

2018

Based on 12,514 vehicles

90.4%Excellent

Skoda average: 89.8%

Dangerous Defects

2.3%

Retest Rate

9.8%

Mileage at 5yr

43k mi

2017

Based on 14,637 vehicles

87.8%Excellent

Skoda average: 89.8%

Dangerous Defects

2.8%

Retest Rate

12.8%

Mileage at 5yr

46k mi

2016

Based on 18,178 vehicles

84.0%Good

Skoda average: 89.8%

Dangerous Defects

3.8%

Retest Rate

16.4%

2015

Based on 18,772 vehicles

84.9%Good

Skoda average: 89.8%

Dangerous Defects

3.2%

Retest Rate

16.2%

Mileage at 10yr

91k mi

2014

Based on 21,357 vehicles

84.4%Good

Skoda average: 89.8%

Dangerous Defects

3.7%

Retest Rate

16.1%

Mileage at 10yr

96k mi

2013

Based on 16,433 vehicles

84.0%Good

Skoda average: 89.8%

Dangerous Defects

3.5%

Retest Rate

16.9%

Mileage at 10yr

93k mi

2012

Based on 8,845 vehicles

82.2%Good

Skoda average: 89.8%

Dangerous Defects

3.6%

Retest Rate

17.8%

Mileage at 10yr

96k mi

Top MOT Failures — Skoda Citigo

The most common reasons a Skoda Citigo fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

2.4%

Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen

1.2%

Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake

1.1%

A headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED

1.0%

The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements

1.0%

Skoda Citigo Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front Nearside

1.4%

Front Offside

1.1%

Nearside

0.8%

Other Skoda Models

Compare MOT reliability across Skoda models.

Skoda Scala SE Technology TSI S-A

97.5% pass rate

Skoda Yeti

73.3% pass rate

Skoda Kamiq SE L TSI

92.5% pass rate

Skoda Octavia SE Technology TSI

96.8% pass rate

Skoda Octavia SE TSI E-Tec MHEV S-A

96.6% pass rate

Skoda Superb SE L TSI S-A

94.9% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Skoda Citigo

Skoda Citigo — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Skoda Citigo MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Skoda Citigo?

The average MOT pass rate for the Skoda Citigo is 86.5% compared to the Skoda average of 89.8%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.

What are the most common MOT failures on a Skoda Citigo?

The most common MOT failures on the Skoda Citigo are: A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (2.4%), Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen (1.2%), Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake (1.1%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.

Is the Skoda Citigo reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 86.5%, the Skoda Citigo is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.

How do I check the MOT history of a Skoda Citigo?

Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.

What mileage should I expect on a Skoda Citigo?

Typical mileage for the Skoda Citigo: 27,144 miles at 3 years, 43,752 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Citigo to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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