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GRZ 5490

2013 Skoda Citigo

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

68,772 mi
Last recorded68,772 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Skoda Citigo41,729 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGRZ 5490
MakeSkoda
ModelCitigo
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 68,772 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2026 68,771 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2025 61,956 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2025 61,849 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2024 59,882 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Jun 2024 59,882 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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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GRZ 5490 is a 2013 Skoda Citigo in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2013 Skoda Citigo models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 41,729 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 13 years old, this Skoda Citigo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GRZ 5490 is a 2013 Skoda Citigo, first registered on 28 September 2013.

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