Skoda Citigo (2012 – 2019) Review
Skoda Citigo (2012 – 2019) At A Glance
Skoda cannily borrowed almost all of the Volkswagen Up to create its own Skoda Citigo model. As the name suggests, it’s a car intended primarily for urban use, but the Skoda can tackle faster roads with confidence. It’s also appealingly low-cost to run, giving the Hyundai i10, the ever-popular Fiat 500 and distinctive Toyota Aygo a hard time. Read on for our full Skoda Citigo review.
The Skoda Citigo may be a small car, but it has big talents as a used buy. It’s easy to drive and park, surprisingly practical and well put together, plus it’s cheap to buy and run.
The Skoda Citigo costs a little less than its near identical Volkswagen Up and SEAT Mii stablemates, so if you’re seeking the best value for money it’s a great choice of city car.
All versions of the Skoda Citigo use an economical 1.0-litre three-cylinder petrol engine, with either 60PS or 75PS.
In real-world driving, there’s very little between the two, especially around town where the Skoda Citigo is most at home. For those who spend a lot of time on the motorway, the higher-powered version is a better choice.
It’s great fun to drive despite having very little outright power – the ‘wheel in each corner’ design makes it nimble, agile and easy to thread through gaps in tight urban traffic jams.
Even out of town, it’s enjoyable on a twisting road, but the suspension shows its lack of sophistication over broken surfaces, where the ride can become noisy.
Despite the Skoda Citigo’s small size, it is surprisingly spacious. From the driver’s seat, the car feels a little on the narrow side, but headroom is excellent and it’s easy to get comfortable.
The back row is tight, but it’s fine for short journeys or for children, plus there are Isofix points for child seats. Both three- and five-door versions are available and the latter has wide-opening rear doors.
There’s plenty of equipment on offer, including an easy-to-use navigation system on upper trim grades, but those who go for an entry-level S model will do without a few key creature comforts including electric windows and electric door mirrors.
Numerous extras packs offered features such as a panoramic glass roof, cruise control and parking sensors.
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Skoda Citigo (2012 – 2019) handling and engines
- Engines range from 1.0 60 to 1.0 75 GreenTech
- Readers report Real MPG to be between 41–72 mpg
Skoda Citigo (2012 – 2019): Handling and ride quality
The Skoda Citigo has a typical small hatchback design, with a wheel in each corner and very small overhangs. This makes it very easy to judge its size – parking is tremendously easy, as is getting through gaps in traffic.
Despite having little in the way of outright power, the lightweight Skoda Citigo is sprightly enough away from the lights and up to 30mph.
It’s great fun to drive thanks to well-weighted and precise controls. Because of the light weight, there’s a great feeling of nimbleness through tight twists and turns, plus driver enjoyment is enhanced by an engine note that remains quiet at most speeds, but comes alive with a buzzy, enjoyable thrum at higher revs.
The Skoda Citigo is an inexpensive car, so there is some evidence of cost-cutting.
The suspension typically offers a good balance between ride quality and handling, but over rough surfaces it shows its lack of sophistication. The ride quality deteriorates and there’s quite a lot of suspension noise transmitted into the cabin.
Refinement could be better, too – you can hear the gear linkage clunking when stationary and there’s quite a lot of wind, engine and road noise at motorway speeds, although no more so than you’d get from rival cars like the Peugeot 107, Citroen C1 and Toyota Aygo.
Skoda Citigo (2012 – 2019): Engines
The Skoda Citigo uses a 1.0-litre three-cylinder petrol engine with a choice of two power outputs – 60PS or 75PS.
If you spend most of your time in town, then there’s no real reason to go for the higher-powered engine – there’s very little between the two until you get up to motorway speeds, thanks to identical torque figures of 95Nm.
The standard gearbox is a five-speed manual which is precise and easy to use, unlike the slow-witted ASG automated manual which isn’t recommended unless you simply must have an automatic.
Its saving grace is that it’s cheaper than a conventional automatic, but it takes some getting used to and is far from smooth.
Skoda Citigo (2012 – 2019): Safety
When new, the Skoda Citigo achieved a five-star rating for its Euro NCAP crash test results.
All have four airbags, rear Isofix mounts and ABS anti-lock brakes as standard, but only the SE trim and above had ESP traction control included in the base price – S model customers had to pay extra.
City Safe was also an option and brought automatic emergency braking to the mix.
From 2017, the facelifted Skoda Citigo received ESP across all models, along with a tyre pressure monitoring system. However, auto emergency braking remained an option.
Skoda Citigo (2012 – 2019): Towing
The Skoda Citigo is not rated for any towing capacity, either with or without braking on the trailer.
Engine | MPG | 0-62 | CO2 |
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1.0 60 | 63–64 mpg | 13.9–14.4 s | 101–105 g/km |
1.0 60 ASG | 63–66 mpg | 14.8–16.7 s | 100–103 g/km |
1.0 60 GreenTech | 59–69 mpg | 13.9–14.4 s | 95–101 g/km |
1.0 75 ASG | 63–64 mpg | 13.5–14.9 s | 103–105 g/km |
1.0 75 GreenTech | 59–69 mpg | 12.8–13.5 s | 96–105 g/km |
Real MPG average for the Skoda Citigo (2012 – 2019)
Real MPG was created following thousands of readers telling us that their cars could not match the official figures.
Real MPG gives real world data from drivers like you to show how much fuel a vehicle really uses.
Average performance
87%
Real MPG
41–72 mpg
MPGs submitted
415
Skoda Citigo (2012 – 2019) interior
- Boot space is 251–959 litres
- Euro NCAP rating of five stars
Dimensions | |
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Length | 3563–3597 mm |
Width | 1641–1914 mm |
Height | 1463–1478 mm |
Wheelbase | 2420 mm |
Skoda Citigo (2012 – 2019): Practicality
The Skoda Citigo might be small but it’s also surprisingly practical, with a reasonably sized boot, Isofix child seat mounting points and good comfort levels.
Skoda offers both three and five-door models, the latter of which has surprisingly wide-opening rear doors to make loading child seats easy.
The boot might not be huge, but compared to a Citroen C1 it’s generous. At 251 litres it’s actually not that far behind the Ford Fiesta, although the Skoda Citigo does have a high load lip to lift heavy items over. The seats also fold forward, giving more than 900 litres of load space.
The front seats are comfortable and there’s enough adjustment to find a good driving position with impressive visibility, plus there is space for smaller adults in the back row.
Taller passengers won’t be too comfortable, but teenagers and children will have ample leg and head room.
Standard equipment on entry-level cars is acceptable if you’re after back-to-basics motoring, with an aux-in audio system but little more – windows and mirrors are manual.
Moving up to a higher trim level doesn’t cost very much and brings better equipment, so go for an SE if you want air-conditioning and remote central locking.
Skoda Citigo (2012 – 2019): Quality and finish
Material quality impresses and although soft-touch materials aren’t used, everything is very solidly screwed together and feels hard-wearing.
That said, you can see where costs have been cut – the front seats, for example, have one-piece backs with no adjustable headrests.
Skoda Citigo (2012 – 2019): Infotainment
Originally, Skoda offered its PID (personal information device) in place of an infotainment set-up. It was standard on the range-topping SE L model and was much the same as many portable sat-nav devices.
The only difference is its small touchscreen could also be used to work a mobile phone connection, music from devices and some basic driving data. It's easy to use and can be quickly removed for security.
From 2017, Skoda ditched the PID and just offered a mounting point for a smartphone. This might have seemed like a cop-out, but given how good most smartphones are compared to many infotainment systems, it made a lot of sense and works just fine.
Skoda Citigo (2012 – 2019) value for money
Skoda Citigo (2012 – 2019): Prices
You will have no trouble finding well maintained Skoda Citigo models from £4000 with around 80,000 miles on the clock. This will get you an S model, while the SE and SE L are a little dearer.
Choose a four-year-old Skoda Citigo in SE trim with 30,000 miles to its name, and you will spend around £8000.
Skoda Citigo (2012 – 2019): Running Costs
There was some variation in the official combined fuel economy of the Skoda Citigo depending on the exact trim you chose, but most earlier cars registered in the mid-60s.
When the Skoda Citigo underwent re-testing with the WLTP method, its official consumption was rated at 58.9mpg and you should get pretty much near that in normal driving.
Most of the Skoda Citigo models registered prior to 1 April 2017 emit less than 100g/km of carbon dioxide, so they pay zero road tax at the time of writing. Cars registered after this date will stump up the flat £180 for 12 months’ tax.
Insurance is not going to worry many Skoda Citigo owners as the car sits in Groups 1 to 4, with commensurately low premiums.
It’s also very cheap to keep maintained and serviced, although it’s recommended the gearbox oil is replaced every three years and the timing chain at four years or 40,000 miles, based on which comes soonest.
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The Skoda Citigo S is the entry model and features include head/thorax airbags, height adjustable steering wheel, power steering, daytime driving lights, preparation for portable infotainment device (PID), CD player with aux input and 14-inch steel wheels.
The Skoda Citigo SE is the mid-level model. It comes with electric front windows, body-coloured door mirrors and handles, ESP, remote central locking and air-conditioning as standard.
The Skoda Citigo Elegance, which changed name to the Skoda Citigo SE L, gets electrically adjustable and heated door mirrors, 14-inch alloy wheels, heated front seats, leather steering wheel and front fog lamps.
It also comes with the portable infotainment device (PID) on pre-2017 cars, which includes an on-board computer, navigation system, hands-free Bluetooth connectivity and a multimedia player.
The Skoda Citigo Monto Carlo was a special edition that become a near permanent fixture in the Skoda Citigo range, based on the SE trim.
It offered a sportier look with its rear privacy glass, black and red upholstery, leather-covered steering wheel, and black-painted alloy wheels with matching side stripes along the doors.
Dimensions | |
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Length | 3563–3597 mm |
Width | 1641–1914 mm |
Height | 1463–1478 mm |
Wheelbase | 2420 mm |
Miscellaneous | |
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Kerb Weight | 854–865 kg |
Boot Space | 251–959 L |
Warranty | 3 years / 60000 miles |
Servicing | 9000–25000 miles |
Spare Wheel | |||
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Standard | Tyre-repair kit | ||
Alternative | Space-saving spare wheel |
Costs | |
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List Price | £8,275–£11,885 |
Insurance Groups | 1–4 |
Road Tax Bands | A–B |
Official MPG | 58.9–68.9 mpg |
Euro NCAP Safety Ratings | |
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Adult | - |
Child | - |
Pedestrian | - |
Overall | 5 |
On sale until July 2020
Hatchback | |||
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Version | List Price | MPG | 0-62 |
1.0 MPI 60 Colour Edition GreenTech 3dr | £10,855 | 58.9 mpg | 14.4 s |
1.0 MPI 60 Colour Edition GreenTech 5dr | £11,215 | 58.9 mpg | 14.4 s |
1.0 MPI 60 Monte Carlo GreenTech 3dr | £11,535 | 58.9 mpg | 14.4 s |
1.0 MPI 60 Monte Carlo GreenTech 5dr | £11,885 | 58.9 mpg | 14.4 s |
1.0 MPI 60 S Greentech 3dr | £8,885 | 58.9 mpg | 14.4 s |
1.0 MPI 60 S Greentech 5dr | £9,235 | 58.9 mpg | 14.4 s |
1.0 MPI 60 SE Greentech 3dr | £10,160 | 58.9 mpg | 14.4 s |
1.0 MPI 60 SE Greentech 5dr | £10,510 | 58.9 mpg | 14.4 s |
1.0 MPI 60 SE L Greentech 3dr | £10,710 | 58.9 mpg | 14.4 s |
1.0 MPI 60 SE L Greentech 5dr | £11,060 | 58.9 mpg | 14.4 s |
1.0 MPI 75 SE L Greentech 3dr | £11,100 | 58.9 mpg | 13.5 s |
1.0 MPI 75 SE L Greentech 5dr | £11,450 | 58.9 mpg | 13.5 s |
On sale until November 2018
Hatchback | |||
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Version | List Price | MPG | 0-62 |
1.0 MPI 60 Colour Edition 3dr | £10,670 | 64.2 mpg | 14.4 s |
1.0 MPI 60 Colour Edition 5dr | £11,030 | 64.2 mpg | 14.4 s |
1.0 MPI 60 Monte Carlo 3dr | £11,350 | 64.2 mpg | 14.4 s |
1.0 MPI 60 Monte Carlo 5dr | £11,700 | 64.2 mpg | 14.4 s |
1.0 MPI 60 S 3dr | £8,815 | 64.2 mpg | 14.4 s |
1.0 MPI 60 S 5dr | £9,165 | 64.2 mpg | 14.4 s |
1.0 MPI 60 SE 3dr | £9,815 | 64.2 mpg | 14.4 s |
1.0 MPI 60 SE 5dr | £10,165 | 64.2 mpg | 14.4 s |
1.0 MPI 60 SE Asg 3dr Auto | £10,460 | 65.7 mpg | 16.7 s |
1.0 MPI 60 SE Asg 5dr Auto | £10,810 | 65.7 mpg | 16.7 s |
1.0 MPI 75 SE L Asg 3dr Auto | £11,420 | 64.2 mpg | 14.9 s |
1.0 MPI 75 SE L Asg 5dr Auto | £11,770 | 64.2 mpg | 14.9 s |
On sale until April 2017
Hatchback | |||
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Version | List Price | MPG | 0-62 |
1.0 MPI 60 Black Edition 3dr | £9,990 | 62.8 mpg | 13.9 s |
1.0 MPI 60 Black Edition 5dr | £10,340 | 62.8 mpg | 13.9 s |
1.0 MPI 60 Colour Edition 3dr | £10,260 | 64.2 mpg | - |
1.0 MPI 60 Colour Edition 5dr | £10,620 | 64.2 mpg | - |
1.0 MPI 60 Monte Carlo 3dr | £10,940 | 64.2 mpg | - |
1.0 MPI 60 Monte Carlo 5dr | £11,290 | 64.2 mpg | - |
1.0 MPI 60 S 3dr | £8,495 | 64.2 mpg | - |
1.0 MPI 60 S 5dr | £8,845 | 64.2 mpg | - |
1.0 MPI 60 SE 3dr | £9,405 | 64.2 mpg | - |
1.0 MPI 60 SE 5dr | £9,755 | 64.2 mpg | - |
1.0 MPI 60 SE Greentech 3dr | £9,765 | 68.9 mpg | - |
1.0 MPI 60 SE Greentech 5dr | £10,115 | 68.9 mpg | - |
1.0 MPI 60 SE L Greentech 3dr | £10,345 | 68.9 mpg | - |
1.0 MPI 60 SE L Greentech 5dr | £10,695 | 68.9 mpg | - |
1.0 MPI 75 SE L Asg 3dr Auto | £11,040 | 64.2 mpg | - |
1.0 MPI 75 SE L Asg 5dr Auto | £11,390 | 64.2 mpg | - |
1.0 MPI 75 SE L Greentech 3dr | £10,735 | 68.9 mpg | - |
1.0 MPI 75 SE L Greentech 5dr | £11,085 | 68.9 mpg | - |
3 Door 1.0 MPI 60 SE Asg 5dr Auto | £10,070 | 65.7 mpg | - |
5 Door 1.0 MPI 60 SE Asg 3dr Auto | £10,420 | 65.7 mpg | - |
On sale until March 2017
Hatchback | |||
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Version | List Price | MPG | 0-62 |
1.0 MPI 60 Monte Carlo 3dr | £10,670 | 62.8 mpg | 13.9 s |
1.0 MPI 60 Monte Carlo 5dr | £11,020 | 62.8 mpg | 13.9 s |
1.0 MPI 60 S 3dr | £8,275 | 62.8 mpg | 13.9 s |
1.0 MPI 60 S 5dr | £8,625 | 62.8 mpg | 13.9 s |
1.0 MPI 60 SE 3dr | £9,135 | 62.8 mpg | 13.9 s |
1.0 MPI 60 SE 5dr | £9,485 | 62.8 mpg | 13.9 s |
1.0 MPI 60 SE Asg 3dr Auto | £9,800 | 64.2 mpg | 14.8 s |
1.0 MPI 60 SE Asg 5dr Auto | £10,150 | 64.2 mpg | 14.8 s |
1.0 MPI 60 SE Greentech 3dr | £9,495 | 68.9 mpg | 13.9 s |
1.0 MPI 60 SE Greentech 5dr | £9,845 | 68.9 mpg | 13.9 s |
1.0 MPI 60 SE L Greentech 3dr | £10,075 | 68.9 mpg | 13.9 s |
1.0 MPI 60 SE L Greentech 5dr | £10,425 | 68.9 mpg | 13.9 s |
1.0 MPI 75 SE L Asg 3dr Auto | £10,770 | 62.8 mpg | 13.5 s |
1.0 MPI 75 SE L Asg 5dr Auto | £11,120 | 62.8 mpg | 13.5 s |
1.0 MPI 75 SE L Greentech 3dr | £10,465 | 67.3 mpg | 12.8 s |
1.0 MPI 75 SE L Greentech 5dr | £10,815 | 67.3 mpg | 12.8 s |
On sale until June 2016
Hatchback | |||
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Version | List Price | MPG | 0-62 |
1.0 MPI 60 Colour Edition 3dr | £9,990 | 62.8 mpg | 13.9 s |
1.0 MPI 60 Colour Edition 5dr | £10,351 | 62.8 mpg | 13.9 s |
On sale until July 2015
Hatchback | |||
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Version | List Price | MPG | 0-62 |
Elegance 1.0 ASG 75 Auto 3dr | £10,705 | 62.8 mpg | 13.9 s |
Elegance 1.0 ASG 75 Auto 5dr | £11,055 | 62.8 mpg | 13.9 s |
Elegance 1.0 MPI GreenTech 60 3dr | £10,010 | 68.9 mpg | 14.4 s |
Elegance 1.0 MPI GreenTech 60 dr | £10,360 | 68.9 mpg | 14.4 s |
Elegance 1.0 MPI GreenTech 75 3dr | £10,400 | 67.3 mpg | 13.2 s |
Elegance 1.0 MPI GreenTech 75 5dr | £10,750 | 67.3 mpg | 13.2 s |
On sale until June 2013
Hatchback | |||
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Version | List Price | MPG | 0-62 |
S 1.0 ASG 3dr Auto | £8,285 | 62.8 mpg | 15.3 s |
S 1.0 ASG 5dr Auto | £8,635 | 62.8 mpg | 15.3 s |
Model History
- September 2011
- April 2012: Full price list for Skoda Citigo announced
- May 2014: Citigo Monte Carlo launched
- October 2015: Citigo Black Edition introduced
- February 2017: Revised Skoda Citigo launched
- October 2018
- May 2019: Skoda Citigo-e iV announced
September 2011
Citigo revealed The Citigo measures just 3.56 metres long, 1.65 metres wide and 1.48 metres high making it an ideal car in and out of the city.
The car's long wheelbase – 2.42 metres – provides enough comfort for four passengers even on long trips. The boot volume is a sizeable 251 litres, which can be extended to 951 litres by folding down the rear seats.
The interior design includes numerous storage compartments, cup holders and multimedia systems, as well as storage pockets on the sides of the front seats. In addition, a special bag hook integrated in to the glovebox handle, and a photograph holder on the central console, are two clever interior elements.
The vehicle boasts a number of solutions to help improve overall comfort. In the three-door version, the ‘Easy Entry’ system allows easy access to the rear seats. The front passenger's seat can be moved and folded forward to ensure easy access to the rear seats.
For the first time in a Skoda vehicle, a portable navigation system is available. The device is fitted to the dashboard and can be removed easily and used on the go. Being an integral part of the vehicle's onboard electronics, the system provides not just navigation, but also hands-free calling with built-in Bluetooth and onboard infotainment. Using a 5-inch touch screen, the driver can view important information about the car (onboard computer, optical signals from the parking sensors, etc).
The Citigo places great emphasis on safety. For the first time in a Skoda vehicle, the designers have used a Head-Thorax side airbag to protect the heads of both the driver and the front seat passenger. Along with a number of other items, this system is part of a safety package usually found on much larger cars. In addition, active safety is enhanced by the ‘City Safe Drive’, a new brake assistance system based on a laser sensor that is activated automatically at speeds below 30 km/h when there is danger of a collision.
Two new, three-cylinder 1.0-litre belt cam petrol engines available (60PS and 75PS). The fuel consumption and emission levels are – 62.8mpg and 105g/km CO2 with the 60PS engine and 60.1mpg and 108g/km CO2 with the 75PS unit.
Engine | 1.0 MPI/60PS | 1.0 MPI/75PS | |
Cylinders | 3 | 3 | |
Displacement | [cm3] | 999 | 999 |
Max. engine performance/revs | [kW at rpm] | 44/5000–6000 | 55/6200 |
Max. torque/revs | [Nm at rpm] | 95/3000–4300 | 95/3000–4300 |
Transmission | manual 5-speed | manual 5-speed | |
Dimensions | |||
Length/width/height | [mm] | 3563/1641/1478 | 3563/1641/1478 |
Wheel base | [mm] | 2420 | 2420 |
Track front/rear | [mm] | 1428/1424 | 1428/1424 |
Wheels | 5J×14" | 5J×14" | |
Tyres | 165/70 R14 | 165/70 R14 | |
Storage capacity/with rear seat backrests folded down | [l] | 251/951 | 251/951 |
Width of front/rear seats | [mm] | 1417/1389 | 1417/1389 |
Headroom in front/rear seats | [mm] | 993/947 | 993/947 |
Body | |||
Drag coefficient cw | 0,33 | 0,33 | |
Weights | |||
Kerb weight – incl. driver* | [kg] | 929 | 929 |
Payload – incl. driver* | [kg] | 436 | 436 |
Performance/consumption | |||
Maximum speed | [mph] | 99 | 106 |
Acceleration 0–62mph | [secs] | 13.9 | 12.7 |
Consumption – combined (1999/100/EC) | [mpg] | 62.8 | 60.1 |
CO 2 emissions | [g/km] | 105 | 108 |
April 2012
Full price list for Skoda Citigo announced
Colours available are Candy White, Tornado Red, Spring Green Metallic and Deep Black Pearlescent.
Specification | CO2 | VED Band |
Insurance Group (50) |
Recommended OTR |
3-door | ||||
S | ||||
1.0 MPI 60PS 5spd Manual | 105 | B | 1E | £7,630 |
1.0 MPI 60PS 5spd ASG (Automated Sequential Gearbox) | 103 | B | 1E | £ 8,195 |
SE | ||||
1.0 MPI 60PS 5spd Manual | 105 | B | 1E | £8,530 |
1.0 MPI 60PS 5spd Manual GreenTech | 96 | A | 1E | £8,890 |
1.0 MPI 60PS 5spd ASG (Automated Sequential Gearbox) | 103 | B | 1E | £9,095 |
Elegance | ||||
1.0 MPI 60PS 5spd Manual GreenTech | 96 | A | 1E | £9,470 |
1.0 MPI 75PS 5spd Manual GreenTech | 98 | A | 2E | £9,860 |
1.0 MPI 75PS 5spd ASG (Automated Sequential Gearbox) | 105 | B | 2E | £10,065 |
5-door | ||||
S | ||||
1.0 MPI 60PS Manual | 105 | B | 1E | £7,980 |
1.0 MPI 60PS 5spd ASG (Automated Sequential Gearbox) | 103 | B | 1E | £8,545 |
SE | CO 2 | VED Band |
Insurance Group (50) |
Recommended OTR |
1.0 MPI 60PS 5spd Manual | 105 | B | 1E | £8,880 |
1.0 MPI 60PS 5spd Manual GreenTech | 96 | A | 1E | £9,240 |
1.0 MPI 60PS 5spd ASG (Automated Sequential Gearbox) |
103 | B | 1E | £9,445 |
Elegance | ||||
1.0 MPI 60PS 5spd Manual GreenTech | 96 | A | 1E | £9,820 |
1.0 MPI 75PS 5spd Manual GreenTech | 98 | A | 2E | £10,210 |
1.0 MPI 75PS 5spd ASG (Automated Sequential Gearbox) |
105 | B | 2E | £10,415 |
May 2014
Citigo Monte Carlo launched
Available in both three-and five-door body styles, the new trim level is based on the mid-range SE grade and adds black alloy wheels, front and rear spoilers, a rear diffuser, grille and door mirrors. The car also comes with lowered suspension for a more dynamic stance on the road.
New features inside include a sports steering wheel and Monte Carlo red/black upholstery plus the PID (Portable Infotainment Device) offering satellite navigation, trip and vehicle information, Bluetooth connectivity and a media player. It's available with the 1.0-litre 60PS engine. The three-door model costs £10,590 while the five-door version is priced £10,940.
October 2015
Citigo Black Edition introduced
Available in three-or five-door form, the Citigo Black is powered by a 1.0 MPI 60PS engine and packs a strong visual punch thanks to its standard Deep Black or Candy White paint and 15-inch Black Auriga alloy wheels. Sunset glass for the rear windows and body-coloured door mirrors are also fitted as standard.
The new Citigo Black Edition features the innovative Portable Infotainment Device (PID) that provides drivers with an array of features including satellite navigation, a hands-free Bluetooth connection and multimedia player. The Black Edition also comes with manual air-conditioning as standard, along with the Citigo Entertainment pack that consists of four additional loudspeakers and a multimedia holder. Electric front windows and a height-adjustable driver seat complete the Citigo Black’s generous specification list.
Insurance group | RRP OTR | |
Citigo Black Edition 3dr Hatch 1.0 MPI 60PS | 2E | £9,990 |
Citigo Black Edition 5dr Hatch 1.0 MPI 60PS | 2E | £10,340 |
February 2017
Revised Skoda Citigo launched
It gets a new bonnet, radiator grille, bumpers and fog lights with optional cornering function come in a new design. Specially designed 15-inch alloy wheels complete the new look.
With the revisions, the Citigo has grown by 34 mm to a length of 3,597 mm. The width of the five-door version remains at 1,645 mm and the height at 1,478 mm. It is available in S, SE, SE L and Monte Carlo trim levels. UK customers can also opt for the stylish Colour Edition.
The front gets a new bonnet, a redesigned radiator grille, modified bumpers and updated fog lights. The tinted tail lights are now also available for the SE trim line. A colour package with roof and wing mirrors offset in white or black is available for Colour Edition.
The front headlights are fitted with LED daytime running lights and the fog lights come with an optional cornering function, which lights up the area the vehicle is turning into on junctions with poor visibility. To this end, the cornering function automatically switches on the left or right fog light when turning at speeds of up to 25 mph.
New 15-inch alloy wheels in silver and anthracite for the SE L trim level and the Kiwi Green body colour, which is a new addition to the programme, complete the options for creating an individual exterior design.
The instrument cluster with speed indicator, rev counter and fuel gauge comes in a new design and is available in two different versions. The new-generation Blues and Swing radio models offer many connectivity options – ranging from an aux-in socket to an SD card slot and a USB socket.
A colour display, six speakers and a Bluetooth connection are added to the Swing variant. Using this, the system can be connected to the driver’s smartphone, which is stored in a special smartphone holder on the dashboard. The apps running on the iOS and Android smartphone operating systems provide navigation, a driving data display, hands-free phone calls as well as playing music and the radio.
The entry-level engine is the 1.0 MPI with 60 PS plus there's the 75 PS 1.0 MPI.
October 2018
Skoda Citigos are no longer supplied with automated manual transmissions.
May 2019
Skoda Citigo-e iV announced
The all-electric Skoda Citigo has 83 PS and can cover 165 miles on a charge according to the WLTP test cycle. It can be charged to 80 per cent in an hour through a 40kW DC fast charger.
What to watch out for
Volkswagen Up owners club forum postings mention a noisy gearbox, possibly due to clutch bearing or gear cluster rattle.
02-07-2013:Report from owner of automated manual Citigo that computer clears all information after 20 hours driving. (Is designed to re-set after 20 hours of driving or after 2,000 kilometres.)
03-07-2013:Report of faulty manual gearbox on Spetember 2012 Citigo. Serious problem engaging first and reverse gears. Has to engage the gear before starting the engine for it to engage at all.
21-07-2013:Report of warped front discs on a Citigo needing replacement at just 11,000 miles.
08-09-2013:Complaint of noisy clutch (clicking noise) on 9,000 mile July 2012 Citigo 1.0 SE.
25-11-2013:Radio of brand new Citigo does not tune into radio stations or keep its reception when on the move. Dealer unable to remedy fault. Similar complaint received 16-1-2014 of a VW Up.
20-01-2014:Report of intermittent pulling to the left, possibly a binding brake or a manfunctioning Electronic Stability Control system.
21-02-2014:New Up automated manual gearbox (same as Citigo) has given trouble from delivery. Sometimes the car will not move because the gear lever will not select a gear. Moving away from traffic lights on a hill the car sometimes stalls. It has been back to the dealer for a software update and there was some improvement.
04-05-2015:Complaint of crunching gears in 1 year old Skoda Citigo from new. Dealer says it's normal. See 19-5-2013, 3-7-2013.
07-05-2015:Report of burned out clutch on 14 month old Skoda Citigo. Charged £700. Clutch had started to smell in February, 3 months before.
20-05-2015:Deterioration of seals of panoramic sunroof of 2012 Skoda Citigo attributed by dealer to damage by birds packing at them. Seals not available separately. Owner quoted £913.25 for a new roof.
03-12-2015:Report of water leak into rear footwell of 2012 Skoda Citigo. May be perforated damp proof membranes inside the doors, may be blocked drain holes in the bottoms of the doors or may be failed door seals.
11-02-2016:VW Up, Skoda Citigo and SEAT Mii 1.0 litre engines are timing belt, not chain, and some dealers are quoting the necessity to change the belt at 3 years or 30,000 miles whichever comes first. The timing belt does not turn the waterpump.
27-09-2016:Report of gearbox failure on a 2013 Skoda Citigo. Garage reported water in gearbox. Said it must have been driven through a puddle. The water had entered through the breather.
30-12-2016:Report of 1st gear on occasion can very sticky on a "newish" Skoda Citigo.
27-02-2017: Report of "clicking" from the transmissions of three successive Skoda Citigo: After around 20,000 miles a driving instructor's first Citigo developed an audible metallic click when the clutch was brought up. This continued until it was traded in. His second Citgo developed the same noise around 30,000 miles and stopped clicking around 45,000 miles. His newest Citigo recently started doing it around 14,000miles.
Report of problem selecting 1st and reverse gears in 2013 Skoda Citigo.
06-08-2017:Special stop-start battery of 2013 Skoda Citigo failed at 4 years old after being used solely for short runs of less than 6 miles in traffic.
30-04-2018:Owners of 2013 Skoda Citigo are being told that their engines need a timing belt change at 5 years old.
11-05-2018:Report of Automated Sequential Gearbox (ASG) in 2013 Skoda Citigo stopping the car completely at 34,000 miles. Might be an electrical problem rather than a disaster with the clutch or actuator.
23-06-2018:Report of various problems and expenses with a Skoda Citigo 1.0 MPI Elegance 5-door bought new on 19-9-2012 and now with only 9,712 miles. Car serviced annually at Skoda dealer. Timing belt and tensioners replaced on 25-10-2017 at a cost of £494, followed by an exhaust heat shield at £102. Knocking noise became apparent from rear nearside. Traced to the C pillar rubbing on the panels of the car, requiring panels to be removed and greased at a cost of £350.65. Skoda Customer Services offered to pay half out of 'goodwill'.
06-07-2018:Report of speedometer of 2018 Skoda Citigo significantly under-reading. A check against a GPS device revealed: Displayed 20mph v Actual 32mph, 30 v 40, 40 v 48, 50 v 57, 60 v 66.
13-08-2018:Loud clunking reported when changing from changing in the lower gears in a recently purchased 2015 Skoda Citigo.
04-10-2018:Report of clutch failure of 2015 Skoda Citigo at 5,000 miles.
09-02-2019:Report of bulkhead vent-well drains blocked with leaves leading to rainwater ingress to the passenger footwell of a 2016/66 Skoda Citigo.
14-04-2019:Report of change of timing belt of 2014 Skoda Citigo ASG at 18,000 miles. Now the ASG clutch is showing signs of failure.
10-06-2019:Report of owner of 2016 SEAT Mii manual (same car as Citigo) being recommended by the dealer to have a transmission oil change at its 3rd annual service. (See 19-5-2012; 3-7-2013; 4-5-2015; 27-9-2016; 30-12-2016; 27-2-2017; 26-6-2017; 13-8-2018.)
09-09-2019:Report of warped brake discs in July 2017 on pre-reg 64 reg Skoda Citigo bought in April 2015. Discs replaced and now juddering again at 17,000 miles. See 21-7-2013.
05-11-2019:VW dealers offering a timing belt change on Up 1.0 engines for just £150 if carried out before 31-12-2019. Presumably applies to Skoda Citigos and SEAT Miis as well.