2014 Skoda Citigo 1.0L Petrol · YA14 EAO

The 2014 Skoda Citigo presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass at the most recent MOT on 21 November 2025 at 31,460 miles. No defects were recorded. This is the fifth consecutive clean certificate, and the record shows zero advisories or failures across the entire available history. For a twelve-year-old city car, that is an unusually strong result and suggests consistent, attentive ownership. The mileage profile tells a very specific story. Between the March 2022 test at 18,254 miles and the March 2023 test at 27,132 miles, the car covered 8,878 miles in twelve months. That is a sharp jump from the earlier pattern of roughly 2,600 miles per year. After March 2023, the pace dropped back dramatically. The car added only 751 miles between March and November 2023, then 1,355 miles over the following year, and recorded zero additional miles between the November 2024 test at 29,238 and the November 2025 test at 31,460. That final figure is identical to the current recorded mileage, meaning the vehicle has effectively stood still for at least twelve months. Long periods of inactivity carry their own risks, even when the MOT record looks clean. A buyer should focus the physical inspection on components that deteriorate with age and disuse rather than mileage. Tyre sidewall cracking and perishing is a real concern given the car has likely been stationary for extended periods. Brake discs and calipers should be checked for surface corrosion and sticking, as a vehicle that sits unused frequently develops binding brakes and uneven disc wear. The suspension bushes, coil springs, and shock absorbers merit close examination for deterioration, particularly given the low annual mileage that may have involved repeated short trips over urban roads. The exhaust system and underbody should be inspected for corrosion, as standing vehicles can trap moisture in floor pans and sills. Fuel system integrity is also worth verifying after prolonged inactivity, including checking for stale fuel or tank condensation. Despite these age-related caveats, the MOT record itself is as clean as it gets. No recurring faults, no advisories, and no structural or mechanical flags have ever appeared. The car has clearly been maintained to a high standard. A thorough in-person inspection focused on the effects of long-term standing will confirm whether that care has continued through the most recent idle period.