Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2020 Skoda Citigo E SE L Iv?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2020 Skoda Citigo E SE L Iv?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2020 Skoda Citigo E SE L Iv?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2020 Skoda Citigo E SE L Iv reliable?

Based on MOT data from 223 vehicles, the 2020 Skoda Citigo E SE L Iv has a first-time MOT pass rate of 90.6%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2020 Skoda Citigo E SE L Iv?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Skoda Citigo E SE L Iv (2020)

223 real MOT outcomes analysed • 90.6% first-time pass rate

2020 Skoda Citigo E SE L Iv

CarHunch analysed 223 real MOT records for the 2020 Skoda Citigo E SE L Iv. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2020 Skoda Citigo e SE L IV passes its MOT first time in 89% of cases, beating the UK average of 80% and showing this electric city car is well-maintained by its owners overall. At 14.8%, the proportion that have ever had a dangerous defect sits below the concerning threshold, so safety issues aren't a red flag for the model.

These cars are running relatively light at a median of 16,315 miles for their age, which explains the low failure rate of just 0.41 per vehicle—they simply haven't been driven hard. The 2.1 advisories per car suggest minor wear-and-tear is creeping in as expected, but nothing systemic; if you're buying one, a pre-purchase inspection focusing on battery health and charging systems would be a smart precaution given the electric powertrain.

We have limited data for the 2020 Skoda Citigo E SE L Iv — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Around 1 in 8 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

90.6%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

14.8%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.41

Over 3.4 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

16k

Middle half: 11k–26k

For context

These stats describe 223 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 223 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 14.8% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Colour Breakdown

Based on 231 Skoda Citigo E SE L Iv vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Blue 24.7%

Red 23.4%

White 15.2%

Silver 15.2%

Black 12.1%

Green 5.2%

Yellow 4.3%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2020 Skoda Citigo E SE L Iv vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

16,315

typical

10,617

low mileage

26,204

high mileage

Half of all 2020 Skoda Citigo E SE L Iv vehicles fall between 10,617 and 26,204 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 10,617 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 10,617–26,204 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2020 Skoda Citigo E SE L Ivs sit.

⚠ Over 35,375 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2020 Skoda Citigo E SE L Iv — Still on the Road

Almost all 2020 Skoda Citigo E SE L Ivs are still on the road.

Strong survival — 212 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 98% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2023–2025.

MOT History Averages

3.4

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.41

Avg failures per vehicle

2.1

Avg advisories per vehicle

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