2016 Skoda Citigo 1.0L Petrol · DC16 JNO

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile following a period of clean test results. The most recent inspection conducted on 22 August 2025 at 66,476 miles returned no defects, indicating that the primary mechanical and structural components currently meet minimum legal standards. While a failure occurred in early August 2024, the subsequent pass three weeks later suggests that any identified issues were rectified immediately and effectively. The mileage pattern remains consistent with typical annual usage for a vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 6,600 miles per year. Between the July 2022 test at 37,048 miles and the July 2023 test at 46,997 miles, the car covered roughly 10,000 miles. A more accelerated rate of use followed, with 11,946 miles recorded between July 2023 and the August 2024 test at 58,943 miles. This steady accumulation suggests the vehicle has been used regularly rather than left stationary, which generally helps prevent internal corrosion and brake seizing. Given the lack of recorded advisories in the recent history, a buyer should focus their physical inspection on common wear items that the MOT does not always flag until they reach failure limits. Inspect the suspension bushes and coil springs for signs of cracking, as these often degrade on older city cars. Check the brake discs for deep pitting or thinning, as the low annual mileage sometimes masks periods of inactivity. Always examine the underbody and sills for early-stage surface corrosion to ensure the structural integrity remains sound as the vehicle enters its second decade of service.