2014 Skoda Citigo 1.0L Petrol · AX14 KOA

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a clean pass on August 6 2025 at 67,003 miles. However, the maintenance history reveals a volatile trend of reactive rather than proactive care. The failure just one day prior to that pass indicates the car suffered from multiple critical defects including braking system imbalance, parking brake inefficiency, and emission failures. While the vehicle passed the subsequent re-test, the density of faults in 2025 suggests that repairs were only addressed when forced by legal requirements rather than through routine service intervals. At 12 years old with 67,003 miles, the Citigo averages a low mileage of approximately 5,584 miles per year. This low usage often correlates with the degradation of rubber-based components, which is evident in the record. Between August 2023 and July 2024, the car covered only 4,245 miles, yet the tester flagged structural failure in the front tyres. The recurring presence of perishing and cracking tyres across multiple years suggests the vehicle has sat stationary for long periods, leading to dry rot despite the relatively low odometer reading. A buyer must personally inspect the braking system thoroughly, as the 2025 failure highlighted pitted discs, imbalanced calipers, and insufficient parking brake travel. The emission failure regarding carbon monoxide and lambda readings in 2025 also indicates potential engine management issues or sensor fatigue that may not have been fully resolved by a simple MOT pass. Additionally, check the age of all tyres for sidewall cracking, as the documented history shows a consistent pattern of structural tyre failure due to age rather than tread wear.