2017 Skoda Citigo 1.0L Petrol · HY67 OUJ

The 2017 Skoda Citigo presents a stable and well-maintained roadworthiness profile. The most recent MOT, conducted on 12 September 2025 at 38,595 miles, passed with zero defects recorded. This clean bill of health is significant because it follows a test in September 2024 where advisories were issued for worn suspension arm pins or bushes on both front corners. The absence of these defects in the latest test suggests either a repair was carried out or the wear stabilised without progressing to excessive movement. The maintenance trend is therefore resolving, moving from minor advisories back to a fully clear pass. The vehicle's mileage pattern reinforces a picture of careful, low-intensity use. At roughly 4,288 miles per year, the annual accumulation is well below the UK average. The record shows consistent yearly increments: 27,680 miles in September 2022, 31,896 miles in September 2023, 35,860 miles in September 2024, and 38,595 miles in September 2025. This translates to steady annual jumps of approximately 4,000 to 4,200 miles, with no sudden spikes or suspicious gaps that might indicate a long period of disuse or a recent odometer anomaly. The mileage progression is entirely coherent with the age of the vehicle. Despite the clean recent result, the 2024 advisories warrant a physical check of the front suspension. The tester flagged worn suspension arm pins or bushes on both the nearside and offside, components that absorb road shocks and maintain wheel alignment. A buyer should inspect these bushes for deterioration and check the condition of the front coil springs and shock absorbers for leaks or corrosion. The 2022 test also flagged perishing on three tyres, indicating the previous owner may have neglected basic rubber maintenance. Given the low mileage, the current tyres could be aged rather than worn, so sidewall condition and date codes deserve close scrutiny. The nearside headlight misting noted in 2024 has apparently cleared, but verifying the light's internal moisture levels and beam aim remains sensible.