2012 Skoda Citigo · 11,970 MOT tests
2012 Skoda Citigo reliability
2012 Skoda Citigos fail 22.2% of first MOT tests, 22% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 8 Citigo years (11,970 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Skoda Citigos: 18.8%)
- 22.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Skoda Citigos: 18.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 22% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- 57,794
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 11,970
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2012 against the years either side
- 2013 cars: 20% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does better)
- Weak spot: brakes, 6.9% of tests fail here (15% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: suspension, 63% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2012 car carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
Common problems
What fails on a 2012 Skoda Citigo
Fail rate by area
- Brakes6.9%
- Lights and electrics6.5%
- Tyres4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.8%
- Suspension3.5%
- Body, chassis and structure2.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Service brake excessively binding 2.15%
A brake that drags when released can overheat, wear quickly and waste fuel, so it needs prompt inspection.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.95%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.68%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Headlamp aim set too low 1.44%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Fuel filler cap ineffective 1.23%
A faulty fuel cap can let fuel vapour escape and may trigger warning lights, so a replacement is usually simple.
Registration plate lamp not working 1.09%
A dark number plate lamp makes the plate hard to read at night, which is illegal and must be fixed.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (12.31%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (10.84%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.14%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (3.98%) · Brake pads wearing thin (3.67%) · Service brake slightly binding (3.23%)
Is a 2012 Skoda Citigo reliable?
2012 Skoda Citigos fail 22.2% of first MOT tests, 22% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 8 Citigo years (11,970 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2012 Skoda Citigo MOT?
Most often service brake excessively binding (2.15% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (1.95% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.68% of tests).
How many miles should a 2012 Skoda Citigo have done?
At its MOT aged about 10, a typical 2012 Skoda Citigo shows 57,794 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2012 car?
A car first registered in 2012 carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
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