2014 Skoda Citigo 1.0L Petrol · OV14 HMX

The 2014 Skoda Citigo presents a stable and improving mechanical trend, culminating in a fully clean MOT pass on 2 September 2025 at 60,690 miles with zero defects recorded. This is a significant turnaround from the advisory-laden tests of previous years. Between 2021 and 2024, the vehicle consistently flagged multiple tyre wear advisories and brake system wear, yet the 2025 result indicates these consumable issues have been rectified. The trajectory is clearly resolving, suggesting the most recent keeper addressed deferred maintenance that accumulated over the prior three test cycles. The mileage profile tells a story of very light use. At roughly 5,058 miles per year over twelve years, this is substantially below the UK average. The annual increments are consistent, showing no sudden spikes or suspicious gaps in the MOT record. From 44,233 miles in August 2021 to 60,690 miles in September 2025, the vehicle covered approximately 16,457 miles over four years, averaging around 4,114 miles annually. Such low mileage typically limits wear on structural components, but prolonged periods of standing can cause its own issues, including flat-spotted tyres, sticking brake calipers, and dried-out rubber seals. The clean 2025 pass suggests the vehicle has been used regularly enough recently to avoid severe deterioration from inactivity. Despite the cleanest result in years, the 2023 advisory regarding a light oil misting on the offside rear shock absorber warrants physical inspection. A misting condition can precede a full damper failure, leading to reduced damping control and uneven tyre wear. Buyers should check for oil residue on the shock absorber body and inspect the rear suspension for corrosion on the lower mounting points and coil springs, particularly given the vehicle's age. The front brake discs were flagged as worn and pitted in 2021, and while the 2025 pass implies replacement, a visual check of disc thickness and pad condition remains prudent to confirm the work was completed to a satisfactory standard. Tyre management has been a recurring theme. The 2021 test flagged all four tyres worn to the legal limit, and the 2024 test repeated the advisory on the nearside front. Failing to replace tyres promptly across multiple advisories suggests basic upkeep was skipped by a previous owner. A thorough inspection of the current tyres is essential, not just for tread depth but for sidewall condition and date codes, as rubber degrades with age regardless of mileage. Uneven wear patterns on the inner or outer edges would indicate tracking or suspension geometry issues that may have persisted beyond the last test.