Skoda’s Citigo named UK’s most reliable car

New year, new car? If you want to buy yourself a new car in 2024, Skoda’s Citigo should be a top option.

According to new data the Citigo is the UK’s most reliable car, but what makes it so great?

Helping you save money

Warranty specialist MotorEasy’s latest reliability index analysed claims data from extended warranties on 300 models from 44 manufacturers since 2016, looking at average annual claims and their cost.

And according to their index, the Citigo is the most reliable car in the UK – it’s the cheapest to repair and needs fixing least frequently.

It’s 88% cheaper to repair than average, and 1,700% lower than average in terms of frequency of repairs, helping you save money during tough times.

Ten most reliable models

The Citigo was followed by the Tesla Model 3, Lexus CT and the Fiat 124.

The full top 10 list of the most reliable models:

1. Skoda Citigo
2. Tesla Model 3
3. Lexus CT
4. Fiat 124
5. Suzuki Vitara
6. Volvo S90
7. Ford Ecosport
8. Ford Edge
9. Peugeot 108
10. Vauxhall Grandland X

The Lexus CT requires repairing just as infrequently as the Citigo, but costs over twice as much.

Dacia (the budget arm of Renault Group) was also found to be the most reliable manufacturer.

The top 10 most reliable manufacturers:

1. Dacia
2. Suzuki
3. Honda
4. Smart
5. Infiniti
6. Lexus
7. Fiat
8. Skoda
9. Renault
10. Toyota

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