2013 Skoda Citigo · 22,391 MOT tests
2013 Skoda Citigo reliability
2013 Skoda Citigos fail 21% of first MOT tests, 20% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 8 Citigo years (22,391 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Skoda Citigos: 18.8%)
- 21%
- first-time fail rate (all Skoda Citigos: 18.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 20% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- 54,795
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 22,391
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2013 against the years either side
- 2012 cars: 22% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does worse)
- 2014 cars: 15% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does better)
- Weak spot: brakes, 6.3% of tests fail here (16% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: suspension, 65% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2013 car carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
Common problems
What fails on a 2013 Skoda Citigo
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics6.9%
- Brakes6.3%
- Tyres3.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.9%
- Suspension2.8%
- Body, chassis and structure2.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.97%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Service brake excessively binding 1.76%
A brake that drags when released can overheat, wear quickly and waste fuel, so it needs prompt inspection.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.72%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Registration plate lamp not working 1.65%
A dark number plate lamp makes the plate hard to read at night, which is illegal and must be fixed.
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 1.15%
A faulty fuel cap can let fuel vapour escape and may trigger warning lights, so a replacement is usually simple.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (12.46%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (11.49%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (5.51%) · Brake pads wearing thin (3.56%) · Service brake slightly binding (3.27%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (2.81%)
Is a 2013 Skoda Citigo reliable?
2013 Skoda Citigos fail 21% of first MOT tests, 20% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 8 Citigo years (22,391 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2013 Skoda Citigo MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (1.97% of tests), service brake excessively binding (1.76% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.72% of tests).
How many miles should a 2013 Skoda Citigo have done?
At its MOT aged about 10, a typical 2013 Skoda Citigo shows 54,795 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2013 car?
A car first registered in 2013 carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
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