Skoda Citigo common problems by mileage
What UK MOT testers flag on the Skoda Citigo at each age and mileage, compared with all cars.
In 52,476 UK MOT tests of the Skoda Citigo in 2023, the problem that most sets it apart from other cars is service brake performance (binding but not excessively): recorded on 5.6% of tests of 2017–2019 cars at 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km), 14× the rate for all cars of that age and mileage. Other stand-out issues: position lamp (not working) (6×); service brake performance (excessively binding) (6.4×); headlamp (not working on dipped beam) (4.7×). The most common reasons a Skoda Citigo fails its MOT are wipers (does not clear the windscreen effectively); position lamp (not working); service brake performance (excessively binding).
Last updated: · Source: DVSA anonymised MOT data 2023
What stands out on the Skoda Citigo
Parts that MOT testers flag clearly more often on the Skoda Citigo than on all cars of the same age at the same mileage (at least 1.5× the rate and 3% of tests).
| Issue | Type | First used | Mileage | Share of tests | All cars this age | Ratio | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service brake performance: binding but not excessively | Advisory | 2017–2019 | 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) | 5.6% | 0.4% | 14× | 550 |
| Position lamp: not working | MOT fail | 2014–2016 | 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) | 3% | 0.5% | 6× | 8,445 |
| Service brake performance: excessively binding | MOT fail | 2014–2016 | 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) | 3.2% | 0.5% | 6.4× | 4,016 |
| Headlamp: not working on dipped beam | MOT fail | 2017–2019 | 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) | 5.6% | 1.2% | 4.7× | 550 |
| Pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement | Advisory | 2017–2019 | 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) | 3.2% | 1% | 3.2× | 7,036 |
| Exhaust system: has a minor leak of exhaust gases | Advisory | 2012–2014 | 120k–140k mi (193k–225k km) | 6.9% | 1.5% | 4.6× | 303 |
| Brake discs: worn, but not excessively | Advisory | 2019–2021 | 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) | 11% | 2.5% | 4.4× | 343 |
| Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | MOT fail | 2013–2015 | 100k–120k mi (161k–193k km) | 6.5% | 1.8% | 3.6× | 741 |
Skoda Citigo by mileage (2015–2017 cars)
The most-tested first-use years. For each mileage band: how many MOT tests, the most common item, and the item that stands out most against other cars.
| Mileage | Tests | Most common | Stands out |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0k–20k mi (0k–32k km) | 3,647 | Tyres (condition): slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (18%) | Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.5%, 1.5×) |
| 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) | 9,021 | Tyres (condition): slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (17%) | Pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (3.7%, 1.8×) |
| 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) | 6,279 | Tyres (condition): slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (15%) | Position lamp: not working (3.5%, 5.8×) |
| 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) | 2,378 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (17%) | Service brake performance: binding but not excessively (4.4%, 5.5×) |
| 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km) | 657 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (23%) | Service brake performance: binding but not excessively (5.2%, 6.5×) |
Skoda Citigo by first-use year
| First used | Tests | Biggest stand-out issue |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 3,790 | Service brake performance: excessively binding at 100k–120k mi (161k–193k km) (4.6×) |
| 2013 | 7,057 | Exhaust system: has a minor leak of exhaust gases at 120k–140k mi (193k–225k km) (4.6×) |
| 2014 | 9,151 | Service brake performance: excessively binding at 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km) (4.9×) |
| 2015 | 8,103 | Service brake performance: excessively binding at 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) (6.4×) |
| 2016 | 7,821 | Service brake performance: binding but not excessively at 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km) (6.5×) |
| 2017 | 6,293 | Service brake performance: binding but not excessively at 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) (8.8×) |
| 2018 | 5,402 | Service brake performance: binding but not excessively at 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) (14×) |
| 2019 | 4,568 | Brake discs: worn, but not excessively at 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) (3.2×) |
| 2020 | 281 | Brake discs: worn, but not excessively at 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) (4.4×) |
How these numbers are made
From the DVSA anonymised MOT data for 2023: every normal MOT test of a car in Great Britain, with its mileage and every advisory and failure item. For each first-use year (pooled with the years either side) and 20,000-mile band we count the share of tests where a part was recorded, and compare it with the same share for every car of that age at that mileage. A cell is shown only with 300 or more tests. Advisories are tester notes, not failures. Figures describe UK-market cars; engines and equipment can differ in other countries.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (DVSA anonymised MOT data, 2023).
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the Skoda Citigo?
In 52,476 UK MOT tests of the Skoda Citigo in 2023, the problem that most sets it apart from other cars is service brake performance (binding but not excessively): recorded on 5.6% of tests of 2017–2019 cars at 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km), 14× the rate for all cars of that age and mileage. Other stand-out issues: position lamp (not working) (6×); service brake performance (excessively binding) (6.4×); headlamp (not working on dipped beam) (4.7×). The most common reasons a Skoda Citigo fails its MOT are wipers (does not clear the windscreen effectively); position lamp (not working); service brake performance (excessively binding).
Why do Skoda Citigos fail the MOT?
Across 52,476 MOT tests in 2023, the most common failure items on the Skoda Citigo were wipers (does not clear the windscreen effectively) (2.7% of tests); position lamp (not working) (3.1% of tests); service brake performance (excessively binding) (3.3% of tests).
At what mileage do Skoda Citigo problems start?
The clearest Skoda Citigo-specific issue, service brake performance (binding but not excessively), peaks against other cars at 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) on 2017–2019 cars (5.6% of tests vs 0.4% for all cars that age).
Where does this Skoda Citigo data come from?
From the UK government's anonymised MOT test data (DVSA, 2023, Open Government Licence v3.0): 52,476 tests of the Skoda Citigo. VinSnap shows the same numbers for your own car's age and mileage in the app.