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AO12 YXG

2012 Skoda Citigo

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

101,881 mi
Last recorded101,881 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Citigo42,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 YXG
MakeSkoda
ModelCitigo
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 101,881 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust centre box corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2025 101,881 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald/thin inner edge, close to cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front DTRL inop

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust centre box corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2024 88,535 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Dec 2024 88,535 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Nov 2023 76,643 miles

Brake pipes outer coating bubbling up in places

Front brake discs lip of corrosion inner faces pads ok

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside door mirror glass loose

No exhaust heat shields around plastic fuel tank ?

Pass 6 Dec 2022 67,604 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside mirror glass cracked/damaged and slightly loose

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded/bubbling in coating at ends to flexi's

exhaust centre box corroded

rear axle corroded in places

Fail 2 Dec 2022 67,604 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside mirror glass cracked/damaged and slightly loose

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded/bubbling in coating at ends to flexi's

exhaust centre box corroded

hand brake high, 9-10 clicks

rear axle corroded in places

Pass 17 Nov 2021 62,468 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Nov 2021 62,452 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front drl not working

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 59,459 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2019 54,399 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 54,399 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2018 49,111 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 43,468 miles

Restricted view of engine bay cover fitted

Fail 31 May 2017 43,468 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Restricted view of engine bay cover fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2015 26,685 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

How Reliable is the Skoda Citigo?

Based on 492,537 MOT tests across 53,626 vehicles.

84.9%
Pass Rate
4,344
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
53,626
On UK Roads
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AO12 YXG is a 2012 Skoda Citigo in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2012 Skoda Citigo models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 42,718 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Skoda Citigo typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 14 years old, this Skoda Citigo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AO12 YXG is a 2012 Skoda Citigo, first registered on 14 June 2012.

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