2014 Skoda Citigo 1.0L Petrol · MT14 TFZ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a clean pass in January 2026. However, the maintenance trend shows a recent period of reactive repairs rather than proactive upkeep. In the December 2025 test, the car failed on three distinct safety points, including insufficient brake lever travel, an insecure battery, and a binding nearside rear service brake. While these issues were rectified for the subsequent January pass, the failure suggests that the previous owner only addressed mechanical faults when forced by the tester. The mileage pattern is consistent with typical annual use for a city car, averaging approximately 9,000 miles per year. There is a significant jump of 18,250 miles between December 2023 and December 2024, followed by another 8,555 miles in the following year. This acceleration in usage during the 2024 period correlates with the wear patterns noted in the December 2024 test, where both front tyres were flagged for being near the legal limit and showing signs of edge wear, indicating potential alignment issues or simply reaching replacement intervals. A buyer should specifically inspect the braking system to ensure the binding nearside rear caliper noted in 2025 was fully resolved and not merely cleaned. The previous failure regarding the insecure battery also warrants a check of the mounting tray and wiring harness to prevent electrical shorts. Given the recurring mentions of windscreen damage in both 2023 and 2024, the glass should be examined for new chips or cracks that could compromise structural integrity over time. The uneven tyre wear recorded in 2024 further suggests an inspection of the suspension bushes and front geometry to ensure no premature component failure is occurring.