2012 · 12 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2012 Skoda Citigo MOT pass rate and common faults

3,574 MOT tests in 2024. 75.6% passed first time, compared with 64.3% for all cars the same age.

118Well above average
Passed first time75.6%
Failed or needed repairs24.4%
Typical mileage at test62,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,574 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.1%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.7%
    82 marked dangerous
  3. Headlamp aim: too low1.3%
  4. Fuel cap/sealing device: ineffective1.3%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.3%
  6. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases1.3%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.2%
  8. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.0%
  9. Service brake imbalance: across an axle1.0%
  10. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.0%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Brakes10.4%
  2. Lights & electrics8.6%
  3. Suspension4.9%
  4. Tyres4.4%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.1%
  6. Body & chassis3.7%
  7. Emissions & leaks2.9%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.7%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.9%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.6%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn5.8%
  5. Service brake performance: excessively binding5.4%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: service brake performance: excessively binding. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2012 Skoda Citigo?

In 2024, 75.6% of 2012 Skoda Citigo cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,574 tests. The average for all 12-year-old cars was 64.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2012 Skoda Citigo?

The most common failure reasons were service brake performance: excessively binding; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; headlamp aim: too low. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2012 Skoda Citigo reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 118, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).