Used Skoda Citigo for sale: everything you need to know
The Skoda Citigo is a great choice if you want a small city car that looks and feels like a bigger, more ‘grown-up’ vehicle. It offers decent practicality with excellent value for money. If that sounds like your kind of car, read on to find out everything you need to know about the Citigo.
In this guide, we’ll tell you what living with the Citigo is like, and which trim levels and engines are available to you. We should note that we’re focusing on the petrol-engined Citigo models, which were sold until 2019, not the electric Citigo e iV – sold from 2019 until 2022.
While you can no longer buy or lease a new Citigo, there are plenty of used examples to choose from.
Should you buy a Skoda Citigo?
We said the Citigo looks and feels grown-up for a city car, so let’s dig into what that means. Quite a lot of small cars look a bit toy-like, but the Citigo doesn’t, partly because it has a similar front grille to larger Skoda cars. It’s a similar story inside, where the dashboard looks like it could have come out of the Fabia supermini. You can still get the Citigo in some jazzy colour schemes, though.
On the road, the Citigo feels very safe and stable, even on the motorway, also in the way you’d expect for a bigger car. Yet it remains as agile as a terrier in town. Parking is an absolute doddle – you can see exactly where the four corners of the car are. The ride is generally smooth and comfortable.
There’s plenty of space in the front seats, while adults can just about fit in the back. If you get a three-door model, the back seats are best left for children (or luggage), as climbing into them requires some contortion. Access to the back in five-door models is much easier. The boot is quite large for a city car, and you can fold the back seats down if you need more space.
Besides the choice of a three- or five-door body, there’s also a wide range of trim levels. All Citigo models have the same small petrol engine, but you can have it with 60PS or 75PS. Most Citigos have a manual gearbox, although some have an automatic. The electric e IV version is obviously automatic, too.
Running costs are low, as you’d expect of a city car with a small engine. The Citigo has proven to be robust and reliable, able to rack up big mileages without complaint. That reputation ensures retained values are pretty strong for this type of car.
Other city cars you might want to consider include the Suzuki Ignis, Renault Twingo and Toyota Aygo. They’re all good cars that appeal for their individual styling as much as anything else. If the Citigo’s understated style appeals to you more, its other fine qualities just sweeten the deal.
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What's the best used Skoda Citigo model to buy?
With just two engine options to choose from you don’t need to spend hours agonising over which one to go for. The 60PS version is a willing companion, but you can get 75PS models for a fraction more money and have the extra ease of use on the motorway. Avoid the automatic gearbox with the Skoda Citigo - it’s a poor example of the breed and makes it much less fun to drive.
The Skoda Citigo in entry-level S trim is pretty light on equipment. You get a CD player with auxiliary input, but no remote locking or electric windows - it’s very much an old-school base model.
SE is a big improvement and the minimum spec you should consider, as it adds air conditioning, ESC, electric windows and remote locking. Above that is the Elegance model, which adds niceties like alloy wheels and heated seats, none of which are essential. If you want the higher-power engine it has to be the Elegance model, otherwise we’d suggest SE as the one to go for.
Used Skoda Citigo fuel economy and performance
The Citigo comes with a 1.0-litre petrol engine that is available with two different power outputs: 60PS or 75PS. It’s a characterful and efficient engine; the 60PS version can cruise at 70mph on the motorway, but the 75PS Citigo has an easier time of it.
Skoda Citigo 1.0 MPI 60PS GreenTech petrol – This is the 60PS version of the 1.0-litre three-cylinder engine, which comes with a five-speed manual gearbox. It gets from 0-60mph in a leisurely 13.9 seconds, but CO2 emissions are as low as 96g/km.
Skoda Citigo 1.0 MPI 75PS petrol – This is the more powerful version of the 1.0-litre three-cylinder engine. It too is fitted with a five-speed manual gearbox. It accelerates a bit quicker, getting from 0-62mph in 13.1 seconds, and feels more comfortable driving at higher speeds. CO2 emissions are still very low, at 97g/km.
What used Skoda Citigo trim levels are available?
There have been several different Skoda Citigo trim levels to choose from, plus several special editions. At the more affordable end of the range, the spec is pretty basic, but models further up the scale are surprisingly well-equipped.
Skoda Citigo S – The entry-point Citigo is the most affordable, but it comes with the bare minimum of features you need for life on the road. So you get a radio, height-adjustable steering wheel and front electric windows.
Skoda Citigo SE – Step up a level and you get extra features including air conditioning, Bluetooth and a smartphone cradle that simultaneously charges your phone and plays its output through the car’s speakers.
Skoda Citigo Colour Edition – As its name suggests, the Colour Edition is available in some vibrant colours, with a contrasting roof and wheels. It has the same features as the SE.
Skoda Citigo SE L – Nearing the top of the range, you get all of the features mentioned so far, plus heated front seats and rear parking sensors. Bigger wheels and chrome-effect trim create a more upmarket look.
Skoda Citigo Monte Carlo – This model celebrates Skoda’s success on the famous Monte Carlo Rally, so it has a sportier look to go with the same standard features you get on the SE L.
Used Skoda Citigo dimensions and boot size
The Skoda Citigo’s exterior dimensions are:
Length: 3597mm
Width: 1645mm
Height: 1478mm
The Skoda Citigo’s boot capacity is:
Rear seats in place: 251 litres
Rear seats folded down: 951 litres (three-door), 959 litres (five-door)
Used Skoda Citigo road tax
For Skoda Citigos registered before 1 April 2017, road tax is free thanks to the car's sub-100g/km carbon dioxide emissions. That's a useful saving over the £180 that owners of Citigos put on the road after that date have to pay, especially if you are on a tight budget.
How much is it to insure a Skoda Citigo?
Many Citigo models are in insurance groups one to four, right at the bottom of the ratings scale – which stretches from 1-50. So annual premiums should be very low indeed.
