2017 Skoda Citigo 1.0L Petrol · SL17 GPZ

The Skoda Citigo presents a clean MOT history with no recorded defects across its five most recent tests, though the November 2023 and November 2025 retests—both at identical mileages—highlight an unusual pattern of immediate failures followed by passes. The most recent test in November 2025 at 55,036 miles passed without advisories, suggesting the vehicle’s core mechanical and structural systems were sound at that point. However, the repeated failures at the same mileage (49,001 and 55,034 miles) without defects logged imply either administrative errors or minor issues resolved between tests, rather than systemic problems. This stability in passing results, despite the retest anomalies, points to a vehicle that has largely met basic roadworthiness standards when presented for inspection. The mileage accumulation of 6,115 miles per year aligns closely with the average for a nine-year-old vehicle, indicating neither aggressive driving nor prolonged neglect. The gaps between tests—just under two years between the 2023 and 2024 MOTs, and a single year between the 2024 and 2025 tests—suggest the car was likely kept in regular use without extended periods of disuse. The absence of advisories or defects in the passed tests further supports that no major wear or corrosion has been flagged by official inspectors, though this does not preclude undetected issues in areas not routinely checked, such as suspension bush wear or minor exhaust leaks. For a buyer, the primary focus should be on components not covered by the MOT but critical to long-term reliability. Given the lack of advisories, there’s no evidence of binding brakes, corroded suspension mounts, or failing coil springs, but a thorough inspection of the rear suspension bushes, track rod ends, and brake fluid condition is prudent—especially since the car has covered over 55,000 miles. The exhaust system should also be checked for rust or leaks, as these are common in compact cars and often overlooked. Tyre condition and tread depth warrant close scrutiny, given the vehicle’s age, even if the MOT passed without comment on them. Finally, the battery and electrical systems may benefit from a test, as these are not MOT-checked but can fail unexpectedly in vehicles of this age.