2014 Skoda Citigo 1.0L Petrol · OV14 HMZ

The 2014 Skoda Citigo presents a stable but imperfect maintenance picture as of its most recent MOT on 13 October 2025 at 64,846 miles. That test initially failed on two minor points: a slightly distorted nearside front wheel and an offside headlamp aim set too low. Both were rectified the same day, and the car passed. The trend is broadly stable rather than worsening, though the record reveals a pattern of small, recurring defects that suggest the previous owner addressed issues only when legally required rather than proactively. The mileage progression tells a clear story of very light use. Between the August 2023 test at 53,498 miles and the October 2025 test at 64,846 miles, the car covered just 11,348 miles across more than two years, averaging under 5,000 miles annually. That is low even for a city car. Such light usage can preserve mechanical components but also raises the risk of moisture ingress, stale fuel, and deteriorated rubber seals from prolonged standing. The gap between the 2024 and 2025 tests shows only 7,335 miles covered in over twelve months, reinforcing the impression of sporadic use. Two issues recur across multiple tests and deserve attention. An oil leak, described as not excessive, appeared in both the August 2023 and August 2024 tests. The wording remained identical, suggesting the same slow seep was never properly repaired but merely monitored. A prospective buyer should inspect the engine and gearbox area for fresh wetness or dried residue around the cam cover, sump, and input shaft oil seal. The nearside front wheel distortion flagged in October 2025 is another concern. A bent rim can cause vibration at speed and uneven tyre wear, so the replacement wheel should be checked for true run-out and the tyre for inner edge wear. The seat belt buckle fault on the nearside rear, recorded in the August 2023 failure, was cleared by the subsequent pass and has not returned. Still, a physical check of all belt buckles and retractors is wise. Given the low mileage and city-car role, structural corrosion is unlikely to be severe, but an underbody inspection around suspension mounting points and subframes remains prudent. The overall record points to a car that has been kept legal rather than meticulously maintained, and any purchase should reflect that.