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WG16 XLW

2016 Skoda Citigo

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

48,953 mi
Last recorded48,953 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Citigo31,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG16 XLW
MakeSkoda
ModelCitigo
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 48,953 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 45,784 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 42,941 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 38,530 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 3 Mar 2022 33,183 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2022 33,183 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 29,582 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 26,038 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 2 Apr 2019 21,269 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
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WG16 XLW is a 2016 Skoda Citigo in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WG16 XLW registered?

WG16 XLW is a 2016 Skoda Citigo, first registered on 31 May 2016.

Is WG16 XLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG16 XLW shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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