2013 · 11 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2013 Skoda Citigo MOT pass rate and common faults

6,680 MOT tests in 2024. 77.0% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

115Well above average
Passed first time77.0%
Failed or needed repairs23.0%
Typical mileage at test60,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 6,680 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.3%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.8%
    164 marked dangerous
  3. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps1.3%
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.3%
  5. Service brake imbalance: across an axle1.2%
  6. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.2%
  7. Fuel cap/sealing device: ineffective1.1%
  8. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.0%
  9. Headlamp aim: too low1.0%
  10. Parking brake control - lever: has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment1.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes11.6%
  2. Lights & electrics9.2%
  3. Tyres4.4%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.0%
  5. Suspension3.8%
  6. Emissions & leaks3.7%
  7. Body & chassis3.2%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.8%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.0%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.6%
  4. Service brake performance: excessively binding5.8%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.6%

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 2013 Skoda Citigo?

In 2024, 77.0% of 2013 Skoda Citigo cars passed their MOT first time, across 6,680 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 Skoda Citigo?

The most common failure reasons were service brake performance: excessively binding; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2013 Skoda Citigo reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 115, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).