2017 Skoda Citigo 1.0L Petrol · NK17 LLZ

The 2017 Skoda Citigo presents a clean and stable maintenance profile through its MOT history, with the most recent test conducted on 20 July 2023 at 26,544 miles resulting in a pass and zero defects recorded. Every listed test from 2020 through 2023 shows the same outcome: a straightforward pass with no advisories or failures. This consistency indicates a resolving or fully stable trend, with no recurring mechanical or structural faults flagged by any tester across four consecutive annual inspections. The mileage accumulation pattern tells a specific story. Between 20 May 2020 at 17,229 miles and 21 April 2021 at 19,951 miles, the car covered 2,722 miles in roughly eleven months. From 21 April 2021 to 13 April 2022, it added 5,268 miles, then just 901 miles by 22 July 2022, and only 424 miles between 22 July 2022 and 20 July 2023. The vehicle has effectively stood still for over three years, with the recorded mileage frozen at 26,544 miles since the last test. Annual use has dropped to near-zero, which is well below the typical 6,000 to 8,000 miles expected for a city car of this age. Prolonged stationary periods introduce their own risks despite the clean MOT record. A buyer should inspect the tyre sidewalls for age-related cracking and dry rot, as the rubber compounds degrade with time regardless of tread depth. Brake discs and calipers should be checked for surface corrosion and seizure, since infrequent use commonly causes sticking and uneven pad deposits. The exhaust system and underbody deserve close attention for corrosion, particularly around mounting points and box sections where moisture accumulates during long stand times. Suspension bushes and dampers may also show deterioration from static compression rather than dynamic wear. The absence of any MOT advisories is genuinely encouraging and suggests attentive prior ownership. The critical caveat is that the last test is now nearly three years old as of June 2026, meaning the car has not been formally assessed since mid-2023. A fresh MOT test and a thorough independent inspection covering the points above are strongly advisable before purchase, given the extended period without any recorded mechanical verification.