2019 · 5 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2019 Skoda Citigo MOT pass rate and common faults

4,400 MOT tests in 2024. 89.5% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

106Above average
Passed first time89.5%
Failed or needed repairs10.5%
Typical mileage at test24,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 4,400 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.7%
  2. Headlamp aim: too low1.4%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.8%
    50 marked dangerous
  4. Service brake performance: excessively binding0.6%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.6%
  6. Washers: not working0.5%
  7. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn0.4%
  8. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.4%
  9. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn0.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics3.9%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.2%
  3. Brakes2.6%
  4. Tyres2.4%
  5. Suspension0.8%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.3%
  7. Body & chassis0.2%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.2%

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 structure12.2%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm10.3%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.1%
  4. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn3.7%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.1%

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: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. 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 2019 Skoda Citigo?

In 2024, 89.5% of 2019 Skoda Citigo cars passed their MOT first time, across 4,400 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Skoda Citigo?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; headlamp aim: too low; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2019 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).