2017 Skoda Citigo · 20,208 MOT tests
2017 Skoda Citigo reliability
2017 Skoda Citigos fail 16.8% of first MOT tests, 14% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 8 Citigo years (20,208 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Skoda Citigos: 18.8%)
- 16.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Skoda Citigos: 18.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 14% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- 30,222
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 20,208
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2017 against the years either side
- 2016 cars: 26% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does better)
- 2018 cars: 8% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does worse)
- Weak spot: lights and electrics, 5.7% of tests fail here (60% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 29% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2017 car carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
Common problems
What fails on a 2017 Skoda Citigo
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics5.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5%
- Tyres3.2%
- Brakes2.8%
- Suspension2.2%
- Body, chassis and structure1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.43%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 1.75%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Headlamp aim set too low 1.15%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 1.08%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.91%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect 0.72%
A wrongly shaped beam can dazzle other drivers and reduce your own view of the road, so the lamps need correcting.
Common advisories
Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (16.43%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (7.99%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (5.14%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (3.79%) · Brake pads wearing thin (3.21%) · Brake discs showing some wear (2.73%)
Is a 2017 Skoda Citigo reliable?
2017 Skoda Citigos fail 16.8% of first MOT tests, 14% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 8 Citigo years (20,208 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2017 Skoda Citigo MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (3.43% of tests), dipped beam headlamp not working (1.75% of tests), headlamp aim set too low (1.15% of tests).
How many miles should a 2017 Skoda Citigo have done?
At its MOT aged about 5, a typical 2017 Skoda Citigo shows 30,222 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2017 car?
A car first registered in 2017 carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
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