2016 Skoda Citigo 1.0L Petrol · SO65 LXF

The 2016 Skoda Citigo presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean MOT pass on 29 April 2026 at 98,793 miles with zero defects recorded. This marks a notable turnaround from earlier years, indicating that the most recent keeper has addressed prior faults and maintained the vehicle to a consistently roadworthy standard. The current certificate is valid and freshly issued, giving a buyer confidence in the car's present mechanical condition. The mileage progression is steady and entirely typical for a ten-year-old city car. Between the May 2025 test at 91,813 miles and the April 2026 test at 98,793 miles, the vehicle covered approximately 6,980 miles in just under twelve months, which is slightly below the lifetime average of roughly 9,879 miles per year. Earlier intervals show a similar pattern of moderate annual use, with no dramatic jumps or suspiciously long dormant periods that might suggest neglect or a tampered odometer. The record is clean and consistent, reflecting a vehicle driven regularly but not excessively. The 2023 failure on 24 April at 76,940 miles revealed four tyre-related defects, including structural tears on both rear tyres and below-minimum tread depth on both fronts. That the subsequent 2023 retest on the same day passed, and every test since has been defect-free, suggests the tyres were replaced promptly. A prospective buyer should still inspect the current tyre condition carefully, checking for uneven wear that could point to misalignment or worn suspension bushes, particularly given the Citigo's urban use case and its susceptibility to kerb damage. The only mechanical advisory in the record, a binding offside rear service brake noted on 2 May 2024 at 83,694 miles, did not recur at either subsequent test. This implies the issue was resolved, likely through caliper or handbrake mechanism attention. A test drive should still verify that the rear brakes release fully, with no dragging sensation or uneven braking pull. Beyond these specific items, a thorough underbody inspection for corrosion is advisable, as small city cars of this age can develop localised rust on sills, subframes, and around suspension mounting points, particularly if used on salted winter roads.