2014 Skoda Citigo · 29,259 MOT tests
2014 Skoda Citigo reliability
2014 Skoda Citigos fail 20.4% of first MOT tests, 15% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 8 Citigo years (29,259 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Skoda Citigos: 18.8%)
- 20.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Skoda Citigos: 18.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 15% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- 51,643
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 29,259
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2014 against the years either side
- 2013 cars: 20% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does worse)
- 2015 cars: about average for its age (the 2014 car does better)
- Weak spot: brakes, 5.9% of tests fail here (22% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: suspension, 64% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2014 car carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
Common problems
What fails on a 2014 Skoda Citigo
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics6.3%
- Brakes5.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.3%
- Tyres4%
- Body, chassis and structure2.4%
- Suspension2.4%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.41%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Headlamp aim set too low 1.6%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Service brake excessively binding 1.58%
A brake that drags when released can overheat, wear quickly and waste fuel, so it needs prompt inspection.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.56%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Fuel filler cap ineffective 1.36%
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 1.2%
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 (12.11%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (11.78%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (5.17%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (3.88%) · Brake pads wearing thin (3.83%) · Service brake slightly binding (2.77%)
Is a 2014 Skoda Citigo reliable?
2014 Skoda Citigos fail 20.4% of first MOT tests, 15% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 8 Citigo years (29,259 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2014 Skoda Citigo MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.41% of tests), headlamp aim set too low (1.6% of tests), service brake excessively binding (1.58% of tests).
How many miles should a 2014 Skoda Citigo have done?
At its MOT aged about 9, a typical 2014 Skoda Citigo shows 51,643 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2014 car?
A car first registered in 2014 carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
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