2017 Skoda Citigo 1.0L Petrol · SC17 EHN

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a pattern of reactive rather than proactive care. While it passed its most recent test in June 2025 at 85,623 miles, the failure just two days prior indicates a significant oversight in basic inspections. The trend shows that mechanical and safety components are only addressed once they reach a point of failure. The recent pass despite a minor exhaust leak at the front flex joint suggests a developing issue that will require attention before it worsens. The mileage progression is consistent with a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,500 miles per year. There is a notable gap of 17,640 miles between August 2023 at 45,279 miles and August 2024 at 62,919 miles, followed by another 22,704 miles covered in the subsequent year. This steady usage suggests typical urban commuting patterns, which explains the accelerated wear observed on consumable items such as tyres and the braking system. A buyer must inspect the front suspension assembly thoroughly, as the record shows recurring failures of the offside lower suspension arm ball joints and bushes in both 2024 and 2025. These repeated faults suggest a potential issue with component quality or consistent impact-related wear. The braking system also requires scrutiny; the offside front pads were found at a critical thickness of under 1.5mm in 2025, indicating that the previous owner ignored standard service intervals. The persistent history of damaged nearside mirrors across three consecutive years further reinforces a lack of attention to minor bodywork defects. Additionally, the tyre pressure monitoring system failure in June 2025 should be verified as fully functional, as it previously triggered a test failure. Given the minor exhaust leak noted in the latest test, a physical inspection of the exhaust manifold and flex joint is necessary to ensure the corrosion is not structural.