2018 Skoda Citigo · 16,666 MOT tests
2018 Skoda Citigo reliability
2018 Skoda Citigos fail 13.4% of first MOT tests, 8% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 8 Citigo years (16,666 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Skoda Citigos: 18.8%)
- 13.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Skoda Citigos: 18.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 8% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- 23,856
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 16,666
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2018 against the years either side
- 2017 cars: 14% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does better)
- 2019 cars: 18% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does worse)
- Weak spot: lights and electrics, 4.5% of tests fail here (59% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 34% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2018 car carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
Common problems
What fails on a 2018 Skoda Citigo
Fail rate by area
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.7%
- Lights and electrics4.5%
- Tyres2.7%
- Brakes2%
- Suspension1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.5%
- Seat belts and airbags0.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.49%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 1.37%
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 1.16%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.86%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 0.58%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.58%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (13.27%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (8.12%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (4.57%) · Brake discs showing some wear (2.75%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (2.55%) · Brake pads wearing thin (2.03%)
Is a 2018 Skoda Citigo reliable?
2018 Skoda Citigos fail 13.4% of first MOT tests, 8% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 8 Citigo years (16,666 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2018 Skoda Citigo MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (3.49% of tests), dipped beam headlamp not working (1.37% of tests), headlamp aim set too low (1.16% of tests).
How many miles should a 2018 Skoda Citigo have done?
At its MOT aged about 4, a typical 2018 Skoda Citigo shows 23,856 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2018 car?
A car first registered in 2018 carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
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