In 2025, 51,764 Skoda Citigo cars had a regular MOT in Great Britain. 78% passed first time, compared with 73% for all cars of the same ages, which makes the Citigo better than average. Adjusted for age, it ranks 59 of the 217 most-tested car models.
That comparison matters: older cars fail more often, so a raw pass rate flatters models that are mostly young. We compare each model against every car on the road at the same age.
Pass rate by age
At 6 years old, 88% of Citigos passed first time (all cars that age: 84%). By 13 years, that figure is 75% (all cars: 63%). It beats the average car at every age with enough data, from 6 to 13 years.
Skoda Citigo All cars of that age
| Age | Tests | Citigo passed first time | All cars | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 years | 4,523 | 88% | 84% | 32,853 |
| 7 years | 5,343 | 83% | 81% | 37,232 |
| 8 years | 6,288 | 80% | 78% | 43,466 |
| 9 years | 7,831 | 74% | 75% | 49,582 |
| 10 years | 8,033 | 77% | 72% | 54,808 |
| 11 years | 9,127 | 75% | 69% | 64,344 |
| 12 years | 6,912 | 76% | 66% | 66,958 |
| 13 years | 3,705 | 75% | 63% | 70,248 |
What fails most on a Skoda Citigo
The area that lets the Citigo down most, relative to other cars, is emissions and leaks: 4.8% of tests failed on it, 1.2 times the rate for the average car. It does comparatively well on suspension and body and structure.
Share of Citigo tests failing on this area Average car
The six most common failure items
| Failure item | Area | Share of tests |
|---|---|---|
| The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | Lights and electrics | 3.5% |
| A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | Suspension | 3.0% |
| A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | Lights and electrics | 2.2% |
| Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | Visibility | 2.2% |
| A tyre seriously damaged | Tyres | 2.1% |
| Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | Tyres | 2.1% |
What to check when buying a used Citigo
Based on where the Citigo fails more often than other cars, these are the checks worth making before you buy:
- Emissions and leaks: Look for oil and coolant leaks underneath, listen for exhaust blows on a cold start, and watch for smoke when revving. Repair guide
- Seat belts and airbags: Pull every belt out fully and let it retract, check the buckles latch, and make sure the airbag light goes out after starting. More
- Brakes: Look through the wheels for lipped or scored discs, check the handbrake holds on a slope, and feel for pulling or vibration under firm braking. Repair guide
Then check the individual car: its own MOT history will show whether it follows the pattern. A car with repeated advisories in the same weak area is more likely to fail its next test.
Check a specific Citigo
Enter the registration to see its full MOT history, mileage record and reliability score, compared with these figures.
Check a CitigoFrequently asked questions
What is the MOT pass rate for a Skoda Citigo?
In 2025, 78% of Skoda Citigo cars passed their MOT first time, across 51,764 tests. Cars of the same ages averaged 73%.
What do Skoda Citigo cars most often fail their MOT on?
The most common failure items were: the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements (3.5% of tests); a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn (3.0% of tests); a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (2.2% of tests).
Other Skoda models
Skoda Fabia (70%), Skoda Octavia (74%), Skoda Yeti (74%), Skoda Superb (76%), Skoda Karoq (89%), Skoda Kodiaq (87%). All Skoda models
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2025 (class 4 normal tests; first-time pass means passed with no faults fixed at the test). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.