SKODA CITIGO2012 · 1.0L Petrol

The 2012 Skoda Citigo stands roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The tester recorded no defects at the 17 June 2025 examination with 29,209 miles on the clock. Prior tests passed cleanly: the centre cleared the car on 19 June 2024 at 28,886 miles and on 13 June 2023 at 26,988 miles. Two anomalous failures appear on 13 June 2023 and 17 June 2024, each showing no mechanical fault, and the owner secured passes the same day in 2023 and two days later in 2024. This sequence implies administrative slips rather than worsening condition, and reflects prior owners pursuing prompt compliance. Odometer readings confirm exceptionally light use for a fourteen-year-old vehicle. The car recorded 26,988 miles in June 2023, then gained 1,898 miles to 28,886 by June 2024, and only 323 miles to 29,209 by June 2025. Averaging roughly 2,086 miles annually, the Citigo likely stood idle for long periods. The MOT schedule shows no lapse beyond standard twelve-month cycles, so the sparse record stems from gentle motoring rather than neglected inspections. Physical appraisal must target components prone to age and inactivity invisible to the clean ledger. The buyer should scrutinise suspension bushes and coil springs for cracking, and examine brake discs and calipers for corrosion binding after standing. Drivetrain seals may have hardened; exhaust emissions can drift if short trips dominated. Structural sections such as sills and subframes require check for rust, while tyres need assessment for sidewall perishing despite adequate tread. The absent advisories do not exempt this Skoda from typical fourteen-year material fatigue.