Skoda Citigo (2013)
2013 Skoda Citigo
CarHunch analysed 7,315 real MOT records for the 2013 Skoda Citigo. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2013 Skoda Citigo has a first-time MOT pass rate of 85.8%, which is meaningfully above the UK average of 80%, suggesting decent reliability for its age. However, over a quarter of these vehicles (26.1%) have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, which is a genuine concern for prospective buyers and warrants a pre-purchase inspection.
At 42,635 miles median mileage, these examples are relatively well-used but not exceptional for an 11-year-old city car—expect moderate wear rather than pristine condition. The average Citigo racks up 1.78 failures and 10.1 advisories per MOT, indicating routine maintenance needs are typical, so budget for regular servicing and expect minor trim or sensor work; get a full service history check before purchasing.
What to check before buying a 2013 Skoda Citigo
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 26.1% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (100%) | 7,314 | 85.8% | 1.78 |
| Other (0%) | 1 | 75% | 1 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2013 Skoda Citigo vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2013 Skoda Citigo vehicles fall between 29,986 and 57,294 miles.
2013 Skoda Citigo — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 6,727 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 95% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2016–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2013 Skoda Citigo
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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46.6%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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44%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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39.7%
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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36.9%
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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24.2%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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20.8%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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20.3%
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
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15.7%
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2013. Counts include advisories and failures.
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