Across 52,460 MOT tests of the Skoda Citigo in the DfT's 2023 MOT data (initial tests, retests excluded), 18.5% failed — about 1 in 5. The parts that fail most are lights and electrics (6.4% of tests), brakes (4.3%), wipers, windscreen and mirrors (4.2%), tyres (3.5%) and suspension (2.0%).
Allowing for age and mileage, the Skoda Citigo has 8% fewer MOT failures than the average car of the same age and mileage.
The MOT checks safety and emissions items — brakes, suspension, steering, lights, tyres, body structure and exhaust emissions. It does not test engines, gearboxes or most electronics, so those faults only show up here when they cause an emissions failure or a leak.
Citigo (2012–2020)
MOT: 18.5% of 52,460 initial tests failed — 8% fewer failures than the average car of the same age and mileage
| # | Part / area | Share of MOT tests failing |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | lights and electrics | 6.4% |
| 2 | brakes | 4.3% |
| 3 | wipers, windscreen and mirrors | 4.2% |
| 4 | tyres | 3.5% |
| 5 | suspension | 2.0% |
Questions
What fails most on a Skoda Citigo at MOT?
The most common MOT failure is lights and electrics: 6.4% of Skoda Citigo MOT tests in the 2023 data failed on lights and electrics. Next come brakes (4.3%) and wipers, windscreen and mirrors (4.2%).
How often does a Skoda Citigo fail its MOT?
18.5% of Skoda Citigo MOT tests in the 2023 data failed (about 1 in 5), counting initial tests only, across 52,460 tests. Allowing for age and mileage, that is 8% fewer MOT failures than the average car of the same age and mileage.
Is the Skoda Citigo reliable?
On MOT results, the Skoda Citigo has 8% fewer MOT failures than the average car of the same age and mileage. MOT data covers safety and emissions items, not engines or gearboxes.
Does this Skoda Citigo data cover engine and gearbox problems?
No. The MOT checks safety and emissions items — brakes, suspension, steering, lights, tyres, body structure and exhaust emissions. It does not test engines, gearboxes or most electronics, so those faults only show up here when they cause an emissions failure or a leak.