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Skoda Citigo reliability

The Skoda Citigo fails its MOT less often than most cars 6 to 10 years old: 20% of 38,578 tests failed in 2023, against 24.4% on average.

Up to 5 years old
11.5% failed their MOT
Better than most
From 9,994 MOT tests of Skoda Citigos this age.
Where it does worse than other cars this age
Fails 35% more oftenHeadlamp aim2.3% vs 1.7%Fix about £30
Fails 57% more oftenHeadlamps1.1% vs 0.7%Fix about £30
Advised 46% more oftenTyre condition12.3% vs 8.4%Fix about £90
6 to 10 years old
20% failed their MOT
Better than most
From 38,578 MOT tests of Skoda Citigos this age.
Where it does worse than other cars this age
Fails 63% more oftenBrake performance3.1% vs 1.9%
Fails 44% more oftenWipers2.6% vs 1.8%
Fails 53% more oftenPosition lamps2.3% vs 1.5%Fix about £30
Fails 14× as oftenFuel system1.4% vs 0.1%
Advised 46% more oftenTyre condition15% vs 10.3%Fix about £90
Advised 2× as oftenBrake performance4.4% vs 2%
Over 10 years old
21.9% failed their MOT
Better than most
From 3,802 MOT tests of Skoda Citigos this age.
Where it does worse than other cars this age
Fails 4× as oftenFuel system1.5% vs 0.4%
Advised 39% more oftenBrake performance6.4% vs 4.6%
Safety recalls

7 DVSA recalls for the Skoda Citigo

Most cover a batch of cars built in a set period, and dealers fix them free. Sweep’s check shows the recalls for a car’s age and whether the DVSA has one outstanding.

R/2026/00218 Jul 2025Built 2012–2016Takata drivers side front airbag

On affected vehicles the propellant in the front airbag may deteriorate due to high humidity and temperature fluctuations. As a result in the event of an accident and airbag deployment fragments could detach from the generator housing and injure the vehicle occupants.

Fix: Replace the front airbag on the driver's side.

Recalled models: CITIGO · 8 vehicles

R/2023/08627 Mar 2023Built 2013On affected vehicles from a certain production period there is a possibility that the gas generator cover could be damaged when the driver's airbag is activated.

On affected vehicles from a certain production period there is a possibility that the gas generator cover could be damaged when the driver's airbag is activated.

Fix: Replace the driver's airbag in affected vehicles.

Recalled models: CITIGO · 1 vehicles

R/2020/3491 Dec 2020Built 2020Damaged battery cells could have been installed in the high voltage battery which could lead to a thermal overload

On affected vehicles damaged battery cells could have been installed in the high voltage battery which could lead to a thermal overload.

Fix: Replace the batteries.

Recalled models: CITIGO E · 1 vehicles

R/2017/34821 Dec 2017Built 2015–2017Towing eye in the vehicle tool kit may detach during use

The welding of the towing eye in the vehicle tool kit may not be to specification. As a result the weld on the eye may fail during use causing loss of propulsion and the towrope with the attached eye can potentially cause property damage and personal injury.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the towing eye in the vehicle tool kit.

Recalled models: CITIGO · 12,140 vehicles

R/2016/21921 Sept 2016Built 2016Panoramic sunroof may detach

The front panel of the panoramic sunroof may not have been bonded correctly which can lead to rattling noises during a journey. If the loosening front panel is not detected this poses a potential danger for the following traffic.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the front panel of the panoramic sunroof.

Recalled models: CITIGO · 2 vehicles

R/2016/1587 Jul 2016Built 2015–2016Manual child locks on rear passenger doors may disengage without warning

The door child locks may disengage without driver knowledge. Though the door remains close it is possible for the door to then be opened from the inside.

Fix: On affected vehicles inspect lock mechanism and replace where necessary.

Recalled models: CITIGO · 3,258 vehicles

R/2013/0593 May 2013Built 2013Side airbag diagnostic function disabled

Some vehicles may be fitted with airbag control units with incorrect parameters programmed. On these vehicles the diagnostic function for the side crash sensors is deactivated resulting in potential faults not being recognised and the airbag warning not illuminating.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to re programme the airbag control unit.

Recalled models: CITIGO · 1,563 vehicles

DVSA vehicle safety recalls (Crown copyright, Open Government Licence).

Checking a Skoda Citigo before you buy

Look at the parts above at the viewing, and read the car’s own MOT history: advisories for the same parts suggest the problem is already starting. Sweep’s free check shows every MOT, advisory and mileage reading for a registration.

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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2023 (Open Government Licence v3.0). Failure rates compare this model with all cars in the same age band. Fix prices are typical independent-garage estimates.
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