Skoda Citigo AA
Weaknesses, engine ratings and buying advice
83 PS
Elektrisch Elektro
CITIGOe iV — electric through the city
Fun to Drive!75–80 PS
1.0L MPI Benzin
1 weaknesses
Good ChoiceEngine Overview
The Skoda Citigo AA is available with 2 engine variants — from 60 to 83 hp. 1 variants had engine changes — the model year is crucial.
The Skoda 1.0L MPI (Petrol, 60–75 PS) comes with 2 different engines: CHYA (2011–2020, Good Choice) and CHYB (2011–2020, Good Choice). Pay attention to the model year for the 1.0L MPI!
The Skoda Elektrisch (Electric, 83 PS) has the Skoda-EM-61 (Elektrisch) — rated: "Good Choice", 4 known weaknesses.
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Vehicle Weaknesses
| Weakness | Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| ASG gearbox: shift judder and failure The automated 5-speed gearbox (ASG) is prone to imprecise shifting, long shift delays and difficult engagement on cold starts. In the worst case the gearbox refuses to operate entirely. Symptoms: Judder on pull-away, unexpected stalling on cold start, shift pause of several seconds between gears, vehicle sometimes only drives normally again after a restart. from 60,000 km | Medium | |
| Driveshaft flange shaft seal leaking The shaft seal (lip seal) at the driveshaft flange becomes leaky over time, causing a gradual gearbox oil loss. If the problem is not caught in time, gearbox damage from oil starvation is a risk. Symptoms: Oil patches beneath the vehicle at the driveshaft area, low gearbox oil level, gearbox noise with advanced wear. from 80,000 km | Low |
Test Reports
TÜV Report 2024
The Citigo holds its own at the MOT inspection at the class average. With increasing age, brakes and lighting are more frequently flagged, while suspension and axles remain largely problem-free.
2023-11Alternatives
Known Problems and Issues
A total of 14 weaknesses have been documented for the Skoda Citigo AA (2011–2020) — 6 engine-related and 8 vehicle-related. Typical issues affect Gearbox, HVAC, Rust, Brakes. Considered reliable: CHYA (1.0L MPI), CHYB (1.0L MPI), Skoda-EM-61 (Elektrisch).
What to watch out for with the Skoda Citigo? See the detailed listing of all engine and vehicle weaknesses in the sections above.
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Last updated: February 2026 · All information without guarantee