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GM16 VXW

2016 Skoda Citigo

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

137,010 mi
Last recorded137,010 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Skoda Citigo31,759 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM16 VXW
MakeSkoda
ModelCitigo
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 137,010 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2025 137,010 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 127,492 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 118,131 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2023 118,131 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2022 107,972 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2022 107,972 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 87,273 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2021 87,273 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 75,877 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 48,531 miles

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

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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GM16 VXW is a 2016 Skoda Citigo in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2016 Skoda Citigo models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 31,759 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 10 years old, this Skoda Citigo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GM16 VXW registered?

GM16 VXW is a 2016 Skoda Citigo, first registered on 23 June 2016.

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