2016 Skoda Citigo 1.0L Petrol · BK66 VEP
2016 Skoda Citigo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 13 Sept 2016. Recorded mileage 119,305 miles. MOT valid until 10 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- SKODA CITIGO
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,305 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BK66 VEP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/05/2026
- 119,305 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BK66 VEP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Skoda Citigo (BK66 VEP) between April 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (16 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal snapped / broken (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”.
BK66 VEP Mileage History
- 04/04/2024113,188 mi
- 09/04/2025116,551 mi+3,363 mi
- 09/04/2025116,551 mi
- 11/05/2026119,305 mi+2,754 mi
- 12/05/2026119,305 mi
Average of roughly 2,909 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Skoda Skoda Citigo
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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Common Problems: SKODA CITIGO
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- ASG automated-manual gearbox judder and neutral drops(Serious)
The optional ASG 'Easy' box on the 1.0 MPI is a single-clutch automated manual, not a torque-converter or DSG. Fault File records owners reporting the car hesitating from a stop, clunking into gear or momentarily dropping into neutral by itself, with clutch and actuator replacements running into four figures; specialist remanufacturer ASR Gearbox Repairs lists the same pattern - gear slippage, delayed engagement, premature clutch wear and control-module faults - as the recurring Citigo automatic complaint. Manual cars are unaffected, which is why clean manuals hold their value.
- Fuel system leaks and filler-cap MOT failures(Moderate)
Citigos fail the MOT fuel test far more often than peers: Fault File's DVSA-derived table shows 'fuel system leaking, or missing or ineffective filler cap' on 1.3 per cent of tests against a class average that rounds to 0.0 per cent, and Get Car Wise measures the same signature at roughly 28 times the national fleet average, tying it to the tank ventilation circuit, carbon canister and caps that no longer seal. A new cap is cheap; a cracked canister or perished vent line is a few hundred pounds and an instant test failure in the meantime. Smell for petrol around the car before you bid.
- Binding brakes and excessive handbrake travel(Moderate)
The small-diameter Citigo brakes corrode rather than wear out. Fault File's MOT table flags 'binding brake' advisories at three times the class average (2.1 per cent against 0.7 per cent) plus corroded brake pipes, and Get Car Wise tracks handbrake adjustment faults at around 9.5 times the fleet average and axle brake imbalance at 5.5 times - typically seized rear shoes, sticking caliper slides or a stretched cable that the rear drum's self-adjuster has failed to wind in. It is cheap to sort if caught early and an MOT fail if ignored.
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- ASG automated-manual gearbox judder and neutral dropsSerious
The optional ASG 'Easy' box on the 1.0 MPI is a single-clutch automated manual, not a torque-converter or DSG. Fault File records owners reporting the car hesitating from a stop, clunking into gear or momentarily dropping into neutral by itself, with clutch and actuator replacements running into four figures; specialist remanufacturer ASR Gearbox Repairs lists the same pattern - gear slippage, delayed engagement, premature clutch wear and control-module faults - as the recurring Citigo automatic complaint. Manual cars are unaffected, which is why clean manuals hold their value.
- Fuel system leaks and filler-cap MOT failuresModerate
Citigos fail the MOT fuel test far more often than peers: Fault File's DVSA-derived table shows 'fuel system leaking, or missing or ineffective filler cap' on 1.3 per cent of tests against a class average that rounds to 0.0 per cent, and Get Car Wise measures the same signature at roughly 28 times the national fleet average, tying it to the tank ventilation circuit, carbon canister and caps that no longer seal. A new cap is cheap; a cracked canister or perished vent line is a few hundred pounds and an instant test failure in the meantime. Smell for petrol around the car before you bid.
- Binding brakes and excessive handbrake travelModerate
The small-diameter Citigo brakes corrode rather than wear out. Fault File's MOT table flags 'binding brake' advisories at three times the class average (2.1 per cent against 0.7 per cent) plus corroded brake pipes, and Get Car Wise tracks handbrake adjustment faults at around 9.5 times the fleet average and axle brake imbalance at 5.5 times - typically seized rear shoes, sticking caliper slides or a stretched cable that the rear drum's self-adjuster has failed to wind in. It is cheap to sort if caught early and an MOT fail if ignored.
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