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L23 ELY

2013 Skoda Citigo

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

110,997 mi
Last recorded110,997 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Skoda Citigo41,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL23 ELY
MakeSkoda
ModelCitigo
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 110,997 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2026 110,994 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 104,415 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated adjustments required (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 98,466 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2024 98,466 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 90,957 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 83,057 miles

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))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 78,757 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 1.8MM (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Feb 2021 78,757 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 72,946 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Jan 2020 72,946 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 65,763 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 65,763 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 56,923 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 46,840 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 46,840 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Bottle is empty (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both wipers (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 34,906 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 34,906 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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L23 ELY is a 2013 Skoda Citigo in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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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L23 ELY is a 2013 Skoda Citigo, first registered on 17 January 2013.

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