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

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89.1%

Avg Pass Rate

-2.0%

vs Skoda Avg

12

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Skoda Citigo — MOT Reliability Overview

The Skoda Citigo has an average MOT pass rate of 89.1%, which is 2.0 percentage points below the Skoda brand average of 91.0%. 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.

2021

Based on 140 vehicles

95.7%Excellent
Skoda average: 91.0%
Mileage at 5yr

33k mi

2020

Based on 1,227 vehicles

95.4%Excellent
Skoda average: 91.0%
Mileage at 5yr

47k mi

2019

Based on 10,679 vehicles

94.1%Excellent
Skoda average: 91.0%
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: 91.0%
Dangerous Defects

2.3%

Retest Rate

9.8%

Mileage at 5yr

43k mi

2017

Based on 14,637 vehicles

87.8%Excellent
Skoda average: 91.0%
Dangerous Defects

2.8%

Retest Rate

12.8%

Mileage at 5yr

46k mi

2016

Based on 18,178 vehicles

84.0%Good
Skoda average: 91.0%
Dangerous Defects

3.8%

Retest Rate

16.4%

2015

Based on 18,772 vehicles

84.9%Good
Skoda average: 91.0%
Dangerous Defects

3.2%

Retest Rate

16.2%

Mileage at 10yr

91k mi

2014

Based on 21,357 vehicles

84.4%Good
Skoda average: 91.0%
Dangerous Defects

3.7%

Retest Rate

16.1%

Mileage at 10yr

96k mi

2013

Based on 16,433 vehicles

84.0%Good
Skoda average: 91.0%
Dangerous Defects

3.5%

Retest Rate

16.9%

Mileage at 10yr

93k mi

2012

Based on 8,845 vehicles

82.2%Good
Skoda average: 91.0%
Dangerous Defects

3.6%

Retest Rate

17.8%

Mileage at 10yr

96k mi

2011

Based on 1,077 vehicles

97.7%Excellent
Skoda average: 91.0%
Mileage at 5yr

62k mi

0

Based on 58,860 vehicles

88.2%Excellent
Skoda average: 91.0%
Mileage at 5yr

44k mi

Top MOT Failures — Skoda Citigo

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

1

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

2.4%
2

Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen

1.2%
3

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

1.1%
4

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

1.0%
5

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

1.0%

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 89.1% compared to the Skoda average of 91.0%. 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 89.1%, 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: 33,268 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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