SKODA CITIGO (2019)
Running costs, common problems, and reliability data based on 6,548 real MOT tests in 2024.
MOT Pass Rate
93%
Total Tests (2024)
6,548
Avg Mileage
28,113 mi
Est. Annual Cost
£1,400
Is the 2019 SKODA CITIGO reliable?
Excellent reliability. Very few MOT failures. That's 11 points above the national average of 82%. It also outperforms the SKODA brand average of 88%.
At 5 years old, 93% of SKODA CITIGOs from 2019 passed their MOT first time in 2024. That's based on 6,548 tests across the UK. The average mileage at this age is 28,113 miles.
How does the 2019 SKODA CITIGO compare?
Mileage Analysis
The average 2019 SKODA CITIGO has 28,113 miles on the clock, which is below the expected 37,000 miles for a 5-year-old car. This suggests lighter use than average, which generally means less wear on major components.
How much does a 2019 SKODA CITIGO cost to run?
Based on 7,400 miles/year (UK average), current fuel prices, and repair likelihood from MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
SKODA CITIGO by Year
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About the 2019 SKODA CITIGO
The 2019 SKODA CITIGO is a city car with a 999cc petrol engine. 6,548 of these vehicles were MOT tested in 2024, making it a reasonably common sight on UK roads. Among all cars from 2019, the average MOT pass rate is 90%, and this model beats that benchmark.
With an average of 28,113 miles at 5 years old, SKODA CITIGO owners tend to use this car less than the typical driver.
2019 SKODA CITIGO Fuel Costs
The modest 999cc petrol engine keeps fuel costs low, which is a real advantage for a city car. Expect around 50 mpg in mixed driving, which works out to roughly £955 per year at current petrol prices of 142p per litre (based on 7,400 miles per year).
What does it cost to own a 2019 SKODA CITIGO?
Total estimated annual running cost is £1,400 (£117/month), broken down as £955 fuel, £190 road tax, £55 MOT, and £200 predicted repairs. The low repair estimate reflects the excellent 93% pass rate. These cars rarely fail their MOT, so unexpected bills are less likely.
SKODA CITIGO Reliability Trend
Newer SKODA CITIGOs show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 5 percentage points.
Buying a Used 2019 SKODA CITIGO
At 5 years old, the SKODA CITIGO offers good value with plenty of life remaining. Most manufacturer warranties will have expired, so a pre-purchase inspection is worth the cost. With 6,548 MOT tests in our data, there's strong statistical confidence in these figures.
Alternatives to the 2019 SKODA CITIGO
The SKODA CITIGO is actually the most reliable option among similar petrol city cars from this era. Here are comparable petrol cars with similar engines:
- FORD FIESTA (2018) 90% pass rate (-3%) from 157,746 tests
- NISSAN QASHQAI (2017) 86% pass rate (-7%) from 100,176 tests
- VAUXHALL CORSA (2017) 82% pass rate (-11%) from 90,285 tests
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF (2019) 92% pass rate (-1%) from 89,653 tests