2013 Skoda Citigo 1.0L Petrol · CV13 PSX

The 2013 Skoda Citigo demonstrates a stable maintenance trend, achieving a clean pass with no recorded defects at its most recent MOT on 17 July 2025 at 56,195 miles. This outcome confirms the vehicle currently meets all required roadworthiness standards. The record shows a consistent pattern of passing tests, suggesting the previous owner kept on top of basic mechanical upkeep without allowing faults to escalate. The mileage pattern reveals a distinct shift in usage over the car's thirteen-year lifespan. Between 20 July 2022 at 34,582 miles and 25 July 2024 at 44,485 miles, the Citigo averaged just under 5,000 miles per year, reflecting very light use. Yet, the recorded mileage jumped to 56,195 miles by 17 July 2025, an increase of 11,710 miles in a single year. This sudden accumulation deviates sharply from the prior low-mileage trend and requires scrutiny to ensure the recent driving has not accelerated wear on consumables like tyres and brakes. The MOT record contains no recurring mechanical faults or structural advisories, offering a clean bill of health on paper. The anomaly of a failed test on 25 July 2023 at 39,725 miles with no recorded defects remains unexplained, though the immediate retest pass confirms the issue was rectified. Despite the clean digital trail, a physical inspection remains essential for a vehicle of this age. A buyer should closely examine the tyre sidewalls for age-related cracking, inspect the brake discs and calipers for corrosion caused by prolonged standing, and check the exhaust system for deterioration. Verifying the condition of the suspension components and steering bushes will confirm whether the recent high mileage has introduced any new wear.