2019 Skoda Citigo 1.0L Petrol · WN68 YPZ

A recurring pattern of consumable wear, specifically regarding tyres and braking components, defines the mechanical history of this vehicle. While the record shows a pass on 2025-12-16, there is a noticeable trend of increasing advisories in the most recent years compared to the clean tests recorded in 2021 and 2023. The current status indicates that several key wear items are approaching the end of their functional life. With 42,276 miles recorded over approximately seven years, the vehicle has averaged around 6,039 miles per year. This usage rate is typical for its age and suggests a consistent pattern of use. Mechanically, this level of mileage means that while the engine and drivetrain have not been subjected to extreme distance, the rubber components and friction materials are reaching a stage where replacement is expected based on standard wear cycles. The most recent inspection on 2025-12-16 flagged multiple issues within the braking system, specifically thin front brake pads and fluctuating service brakes on both the nearside and offside front. The parking brake lever was also recorded as defective due to being loose. On a test drive, the buyer should feel for any pulsation or unevenness through the brake pedal during deceleration and verify if the handbrake requires an excessive amount of travel to hold the vehicle securely on an incline. Previous records from 2022 and 2024 highlight a history of tyres wearing close to the legal limit, with the rear tyres specifically noted as cracking or perishing in late 2024. A physical inspection of the current tyre sidewalls is necessary to ensure no further perishing is present. The buyer should also check for any steering pull or uneven tread wear across the axles to determine if the previous tyre issues were related to wheel alignment or suspension geometry.