2018 Skoda Citigo 1.0L Petrol · DA18 YBC

The vehicle presents a concerning roadworthiness profile with a clear trend of reactive rather than proactive maintenance. While it passed its most recent test in April 2025 at 79,057 miles, the record reveals a history of recurring mechanical failures that persist across multiple inspections. The transition from a clean record in 2023 to a series of failures in 2024 and 2025 suggests that components are only addressed when they approach immediate failure. At 79,057 miles over eight years, the Citigo shows an average of approximately 9,882 miles per year, which is consistent with typical usage for its class. However, the data gap between June 2023 (59,918 miles) and May 2024 (67,702 miles) shows a period of nearly 8,000 miles in a single year. This mileage accumulation likely contributed to the accelerated wear of rubber and metal components, as evidenced by the numerous defects identified in the subsequent annual tests. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension and braking system. The tester consistently flagged front lower suspension arm bushes as perished and de-bonding, a condition that persisted from 2024 through 2025. The front brake discs show clear signs of pitting and scoring, while the nearside rear service brake was noted as binding in the latest test. These recurring issues indicate a lack of attention to the vehicle's mechanical safety items. The presence of a non-excessive oil leak and low coolant levels in the April 2025 report suggests that engine fluids have been neglected. Furthermore, the repeated reports of cracking and perishing across all four tyres indicate the vehicle may have sat for long periods or been fitted with poor-quality rubber. Any purchaser should verify that the current tyres are fresh and that the aforementioned suspension bushes have actually been replaced rather than merely ignored after the MOT pass.