2014 Skoda Citigo 1.0L Petrol · WV14 ADX

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history shows a worsening trend regarding mechanical wear and deferred attention. While the most recent test in October 2025 at 62,258 miles passed, it followed a failure just thirteen days prior for multiple critical issues including a faulty seat belt buckle, worn front tyres, and steering rack play. The persistence of inner joint play on the offside front and oil mist on the nearside rear shock absorber indicates that components are reaching the point of failure rather than being maintained through preventative care. At 62,258 miles, this 12-year-old Skoda Citigo has averaged approximately 5,200 miles per year. This low usage typically suggests less strain on the drivetrain, yet the record reveals the vehicle may have sat stationary for long periods. Between 2019 and 2021, the car covered only 7,000 miles, which correlates with the reports of perishing and cracking tyres noted in 2021. Low-mileage vehicles often suffer from age-related degradation of rubber components, seals, and tyres, regardless of the low odometer reading. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the offside front steering rack, as the inner joint play remains a recorded defect from the 2025 test. The nearside rear shock absorber also requires close monitoring as the misting oil suggests a failing seal that will eventually require total damping loss. Given the history of thin brake pads and pitted discs in 2020 and 2024, the entire braking system should be checked for uneven wear or seized calipers. Furthermore, the recurring failures for tyres worn to the legal limit suggest the previous owner only replaced rubber when forced by the MOT tester rather than on a scheduled basis.