2018 Skoda Citigo 1.0L Petrol · DC18 WVO

The Skoda Citigo presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 1 August 2025 at 29,124 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken run of clean results since 2022. The earlier failure logged on 2 August 2024 at 26,518 miles carries no recorded defects, indicating an administrative rejection rather than a mechanical fault, and the vehicle passed on the same day under the same mileage. Annual mileage sits low for an eight-year-old car. The record shows 19,409 miles at the 1 August 2022 test, rising to 23,445 by 4 August 2023, then 26,518 by 2 August 2024, and 29,124 by 1 August 2025. That equates to roughly 3,600 miles per year, with no sudden jumps or dormant gaps. The clean sheet across every test suggests the previous owner kept basic consumable and structural upkeep current, though low use also means the car may have stood for extended periods between runs. A buyer should still confirm in person that no corrosion has taken hold on structural members or subframes, as the MOT history records no advisories but does not confirm underside condition. Check the suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs for deterioration linked to low-mileage standing rather than wear. Verify the exhaust emissions and tyre sidewall condition, since long static spells can crack rubber and flat-spot tyres even when tread remains legal. The absence of recurring advisories points to a well-kept example, yet the 2024 same-day fail with no defects warrants a check of the DVSA failure reason to rule out a paperwork error. Given the clean record, focus the viewing on evidence of moisture ingress, brake binding after standing, and any intermittent electrical faults not caught in the annual test cycle.