2020 · 4 years old at test · Electric mostly

2020 Skoda Citigo MOT pass rate and common faults

277 MOT tests in 2024. 89.2% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

103Above average
Passed first time89.2%
Failed or needed repairs10.8%
Typical mileage at test17,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 277 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure3.2%
    9 marked dangerous
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.1%
  3. Headlamp aim: too low1.1%
  4. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.7%
  5. Parking brake control - lever: has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment0.7%
  6. Headlamp aim: too far to the right0.7%
  7. Individual direction indicators: not working0.4%
  8. Rear fog lamp: not working0.4%
  9. Service brake performance: excessively binding0.4%
  10. Side repeaters: not working0.4%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Tyres4.7%
  2. Lights & electrics4.3%
  3. Brakes1.4%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm9.4%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.6%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.2%
  4. Tread depth: tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm2.5%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.2%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2020 Skoda Citigo?

In 2024, 89.2% of 2020 Skoda Citigo cars passed their MOT first time, across 277 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 Skoda Citigo?

The most common failure reasons were tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; headlamp aim: too low. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2020 Skoda Citigo reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 103, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).