CarVerify

Free Car Check

LY16 ARU

2016 Skoda Citigo

Red Petrol 999cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

53,300 mi
Last recorded53,300 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Citigo31,759 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Skoda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY16 ARU
MakeSkoda
ModelCitigo
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 53,300 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2026 53,299 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2025 52,032 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2025 52,032 miles

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2024 47,327 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 39,771 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 31,928 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 24,155 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 May 2021 24,155 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2020 21,645 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2019 17,060 miles

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
Full Skoda Citigo reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LY16 ARU 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 72.7%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LY16 ARU?

You can check the full history of LY16 ARU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LY16 ARU registered?

LY16 ARU is a 2016 Skoda Citigo, first registered on 29 May 2016.

Is LY16 ARU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY16 ARU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LY16 ARU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LY16 ARU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.