2016 · 8 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2016 Skoda Citigo MOT pass rate and common faults

7,471 MOT tests in 2024. 75.4% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

98About average
Passed first time75.4%
Failed or needed repairs24.6%
Typical mileage at test41,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 7,471 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working4.9%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.7%
  3. Service brake performance: excessively binding1.8%
  4. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits1.8%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.7%
    172 marked dangerous
  6. Fuel cap/sealing device: ineffective1.5%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.5%
  8. Headlamp aim: too low1.2%
  9. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits1.1%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics11.4%
  2. Emissions & leaks7.2%
  3. Brakes7.1%
  4. Suspension4.7%
  5. Tyres4.7%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.0%
  7. Body & chassis2.6%
  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 structure15.3%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm10.6%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn6.6%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.6%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.0%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. 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 2016 Skoda Citigo?

In 2024, 75.4% of 2016 Skoda Citigo cars passed their MOT first time, across 7,471 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Skoda Citigo?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; service brake performance: excessively binding. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2016 Skoda Citigo reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 98, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).