2015 · 9 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2015 Skoda Citigo MOT pass rate and common faults

7,783 MOT tests in 2024. 77.7% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

106Above average
Passed first time77.7%
Failed or needed repairs22.3%
Typical mileage at test47,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 7,783 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working3.0%
  2. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.1%
  3. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits1.7%
  4. Fuel cap/sealing device: ineffective1.6%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.6%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.5%
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.5%
    166 marked dangerous
  8. Headlamp aim: too low1.2%
  9. Service brake imbalance: across an axle1.1%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics9.2%
  2. Brakes8.8%
  3. Emissions & leaks6.9%
  4. Tyres4.1%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.8%
  6. Suspension3.1%
  7. Body & chassis2.7%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.0%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.8%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.2%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn6.1%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.2%

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: position lamp: not working. 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 2015 Skoda Citigo?

In 2024, 77.7% of 2015 Skoda Citigo cars passed their MOT first time, across 7,783 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 Skoda Citigo?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; service brake performance: excessively binding; catalyst emissions: lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2015 Skoda Citigo reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 106, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).