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SM16 TYF

2016 Skoda Citigo

Yellow Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

98,177 mi
Last recorded98,177 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Skoda Citigo31,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM16 TYF
MakeSkoda
ModelCitigo
Year2016
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 98,177 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 85,241 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 31 Oct 2023 73,608 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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 Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

heatshield protecting the floorpan insecure

no heatshield protecting the fuel tank, unsure if one is fitted as standard

Fail 31 Oct 2023 73,606 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 62,685 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 53,122 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 46,127 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2020 46,127 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2019 33,072 miles

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

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both fronts (1.2.1 (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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SM16 TYF is a 2016 Skoda Citigo in Yellow with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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What year was SM16 TYF registered?

SM16 TYF is a 2016 Skoda Citigo, first registered on 30 June 2016.

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