Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2018 Skoda Citigo?

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 2018 Skoda Citigo?

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 2018 Skoda Citigo?

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 2018 Skoda Citigo reliable?

Based on MOT data from 5,394 vehicles, the 2018 Skoda Citigo has a first-time MOT pass rate of 90%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2018 Skoda Citigo?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2018 Skoda Citigo are: Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (47.5% of vehicles), Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (46% of vehicles), Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (31.9% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2018 Skoda Citigo?

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 (2018)

5,394 real MOT outcomes analysed • 90% first-time pass rate

2018 Skoda Citigo

CarHunch analysed 5,394 real MOT records for the 2018 Skoda Citigo. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2018 Skoda Citigo is more reliable than average, with an 89.5% first-time pass rate well above the UK average of 80%, and a relatively low dangerous defect rate of 11.2%. You're unlikely to face major structural or safety issues with this model year.

At 24,330 miles median, these cars are running light for their age, which explains the low failure count of 0.67 per vehicle. The advisory rate of 4.3 per car suggests routine wear items (wipers, fluids, minor trim) rather than serious mechanical problems—but check service history carefully when buying, as this is a cost-conscious city car where skipped maintenance compounds quickly.

The 2018 Skoda Citigo passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (90% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

⚠️ About 1 in 12 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%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

11.2%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.67

Over 5.7 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

24k

Middle half: 16k–35k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 90% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 4.3 advisories per vehicle tells you wear items (tyres, brakes) get flagged regularly. Budget for them — they're not surprises.

🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 5,394 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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What tends to go wrong

Across 5,394 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 47.5%

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing · Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing · Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Brake wear 17.6%

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened · Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Lighting 8.4%

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights · Nearside Front Position lamp not working · Offside Front Position lamp not working

Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.

Other issues 8.3%

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Suspension & steering 8.1%

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2018.

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Before you buy a 2018 Skoda Citigo

Based on MOT data from 5,394 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 11.2% 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 53,111 Skoda Citigo vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Red 29.8%

15,823

White 24.6%

13,059

Silver 12.9%

6,831

Black 12.6%

6,709

Blue 12.2%

6,473

Green 5.6%

2,952

Yellow 1.5%

813

Beige 0.8%

434

Grey 0%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2018 Skoda Citigo 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.

24,330

typical

15,624

low mileage

34,736

high mileage

Half of all 2018 Skoda Citigo vehicles fall between 15,624 and 34,736 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 15,624 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.

✓ 15,624–34,736 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2018 Skoda Citigos sit.

⚠ Over 46,893 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2018 Skoda Citigo — Still on the Road

Almost all 2018 Skoda Citigos are still on the road.

Strong survival — 5,217 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 99% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2021–2025.

MOT History Averages

5.7

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.67

Avg failures per vehicle

4.3

Avg advisories per vehicle

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