Skoda Citigo
From 70,144 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Citigos fare better: 2019 models pass at 90.4% vs 79.3% for 2012.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn and a tyre seriously damaged. The top issue, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, caused 1,273 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 1,273 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 1,056 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 981 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 939 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 857 |
| emissions levels exceed default limits | 727 |
| fuel system leaking, or missing or ineffective filler cap | 535 |
| lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer | 520 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 489 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 485 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 42.1% of failures are serious: 42.1% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 0% could actually leave you stranded. That's close to the 44.4% average across all models. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £82.
Skoda Citigo on UK roads
The fleet is shrinking: 165 scrapped or exported in the past year with only 5 newly registered, a net loss of 160.
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 50,383 | 571 | +0 | -54 | -54 |
| 2025 Q2 | 50,460 | 548 | +2 | -24 | -22 |
| 2025 Q1 | 50,496 | 534 | +1 | -1 | +0 |
| 2024 Q4 | 50,571 | 459 | +2 | -86 | -84 |
| 2024 Q3 | 50,686 | 428 | +1 | -164 | -163 |
| 2024 Q2 | 50,874 | 403 | +0 | -76 | -76 |
| 2024 Q1 | 50,950 | 403 | +1 | -1 | +0 |
| 2023 Q4 | 50,981 | 372 | +0 | -0 | +45 |
20 variants on the road
| Variant | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Citigo Se 12V | Petrol | 8,831 | 18% |
| Citigo Se Mpi | Petrol | 6,402 | 13% |
| Citigo Elegance Greentech | Petrol | 5,527 | 11% |
| Citigo Colour Edition Mpi | Petrol | 5,511 | 11% |
| Citigo Se L Greentech Mpi | Petrol | 4,093 | 8% |
| Citigo Se Greentech Mpi | Petrol | 2,480 | 5% |
| Citigo Se Greentech | Petrol | 2,127 | 4% |
| Citigo Colour Ed Greentech Mpi | Petrol | 2,013 | 4% |
| Citigo Monte Carlo Mpi | Petrol | 1,853 | 4% |
| Citigo S 12V | Petrol | 1,852 | 4% |
| Citigo Black Edition Mpi | Petrol | 1,591 | 3% |
| Citigo Se 12V Auto | Petrol | 1,331 | 3% |
| Citigo Elegance Auto | Petrol | 1,264 | 3% |
| Citigo Black Edition | Petrol | 885 | 2% |
| Citigo Monte Carlo | Petrol | 878 | 2% |
| Citigo Se Mpi S-A | Petrol | 858 | 2% |
| Citigo Sport | Petrol | 804 | 2% |
| Citigo Se L Mpi S-A | Petrol | 616 | 1% |
| Citigo Monte Carlo Grntech Mpi | Petrol | 466 | <1% |
| Citigo Se L S-A | Petrol | 338 | <1% |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 90.4% | a tyre seriously damaged, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
| 2018 | 86.8% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2017 | 84% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2016 | 79.5% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, emissions levels exceed default limits |
4 earlier years
| 2015 | 81.4% | emissions levels exceed default limits, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake |
| 2014 | 81% | significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2013 | 80.7% | significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2012 | 79.3% | significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all Citigos tested had between 30,842 and 65,476 miles on the clock.
At 47,926 median miles, the Citigo has 0.037 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Skoda models
| Skoda Fabia | 76% |
| Skoda Octavia | 79.4% |
| Skoda Yeti | 80.8% |
| Skoda Superb | 82% |
| Skoda Karoq | 90.8% |
Common questions
What is the Skoda Citigo MOT pass rate?
The Skoda Citigo has a 82.3% MOT pass rate based on 70,144 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Skoda Citigo?
The most common MOT failure on the Skoda Citigo is significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, which caused 1,273 failures. Other common issues include a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn.
How many Skoda Citigos are on UK roads?
There are 50,383 Skoda Citigos currently licensed on UK roads, with 571 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Skoda Citigo at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Skoda Citigo is 47,926 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 30,842 and 65,476 miles.
Buying a used Citigo?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 82.3% pass rate and an average repair bill of £82 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.