Skoda Citigo statistics

• Licensed in Great Britain 50,177 −0.6% on a year earlier
• Declared SORN 679 Off the road, not taxed
• MOT first-time pass rate, 2025 78.0% Cars of the same ages 73.3%
• Rank by number licensed No. 150 of 1,159 models we cover
• Peak year 2019 51,557 licensed
• Average annual mileage 5,242 miles a year

How many Skoda Citigos are left in Great Britain?

There were 50,177 Skoda Citigos licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 679 declared off the road (SORN). That is 2.7% fewer than the peak of 51,557 in 2019.

Skoda Citigo MOT reliability

In 2025, 78.0% of Skoda Citigo MOT tests were passed first time, against 72.8% for all cars. Cars of the same ages as the Skoda Citigos tested pass 73.3% of the time, so the Skoda Citigo does better than average for its age, by 4.7 points. In 2024 its pass rate was 79.4%.

Skoda Citigo MOT failures

Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment is the most common reason a Skoda Citigo fails its MOT, appearing on 35.3% of failed tests. A failed test can have defects in more than one category, so shares add up to more than 100%. 4.3% of Skoda Citigo tests found at least one dangerous defect, against 7.3% for all cars.

Most common Skoda Citigo MOT defects and advisories

The single most common reason a Skoda Citigo failed its MOT in 2025 was “Suspension arms: pin or bush excessively worn”, on 9.5% of 11,482 failed tests. 44.6% of tests ended with at least one advisory, a problem to watch that did not fail the test; the most common was “Tyres: slightly damaged or cracking or perishing”. The same fault on any wheel or side counts once.

Skoda Citigo by year

8 years of the Skoda Citigo, by year of first registration, have their own page with MOT results, common faults, mileage and how many are left. Against all cars of the same age, the 2012 cars did best at their 2025 MOT (75.1% passed first time) and the 2016 cars worst (73.8%).

Skoda Citigo engine sizes and fuel types

Of the 51,410 Skoda Citigos licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 99.4% have an engine of 901cc to 1,000cc.

United Kingdom figures from DfT table VEH0220 (licensed cars at the end of each year, SORN excluded), so they differ slightly from the Great Britain counts elsewhere on this page. How we use engine sizes.

Skoda Citigo fuel economy and CO2

The Vehicle Certification Agency’s new car data lists the Skoda Citigo from 2012 to 2018. On the NEDC test (listings 2012 to 2018), official combined fuel economy for its petrol versions ranges from 62.8 to 68.9 mpg, with CO2 of 95 to 105 g/km.

Source:VCA July 2000 to 15 September 2026 Updated 15 Sept 2026

• Official figures from laboratory type-approval tests. VCA says they may not be achieved in real-world driving, and should not be used to rank cars with similar figures.
• VCA’s data has no Skoda versions for 2019 to 2024, so the years listed may leave out years the Skoda Citigo was on sale.
• Engine sizes are rounded to the nearest 0.1 litre. A version is one line in VCA’s data (description, gearbox, engine and fuel), counted once however many years it was listed. Matched from VCA’s model name “Citigo”. How we use VCA’s figures.

Skoda Citigo safety recalls

DVSA lists 7 safety recalls for the Skoda Citigo since 1992, the first in 2013. The most recent was launched on 18 July 2025.

All 7 Skoda Citigo recalls, with defects, remedies and build dates

A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every Skoda Citigo. The details come from manufacturers through DVSA, which says they may be delayed or incomplete. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check or ask the manufacturer or a dealer. How we match recalls to models.

Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated 15 Sept 2026

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