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Happened to my wife’s Citigroup today. Earth strap snapped at the end. Initially thought it was a duff battery. Seems these earth straps are not really man enough.

All fixed now. An excellent job by Mastertech in Poole. Relay was OK. Ignition switch had failed. Yet again! A common fault on VAG cars apparently. They replaced two Audi switches the same day they did mine. Cost £225 parts and labour.

Happend to our 2015 Citigo for the third time. Previous problems were fixed under warranty. First time new ignition lock. Second time new relay. Westover couldn’t look at it for three weeks as out of warranty!!!! Local auto electrician coming round on Monday. It is a shame this recurring problem has soured my view of Skoda reliability. We certainly never get these repeat problems with our Jazz.......

Fixed. New selector cable, leak not from gearbox, probably just something splashed up. All OK now and normal service has been resumed.

Our Citigo has started getting gearbox problems today. Trouble engaging reverse particularly. There appears to be a fluid leak from the gearbox too. Taking it to glorious Westover in Bournemouth on Monday.....

Thanks, I'll keep an eye out for any other electrical gremlins that may be battery related......

Most new cars have service history held online now. No more stamps.

Its a brand new car - battery was checked and is fine. Most likely cause is the key fob reciever apparently - not an unheard of problem according to the Skoda engineer.

Almost brand new batteries - the Skoda technician checked and it was not the batteries. Also highly unlikely that three batteries would fail simultaneously in three keys.

Well its done it again! Skoda Assist say if it happens a third time it needs to go to the dealer to have the ignition lock receiver replaced. While he was at it he updated the ABS software and Power Steering software too.

http://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/349554-getting-wet-when-opening-window/

No, we have had three keys ( three main drivers) for a while now without any problems..... it was a bit bizarre I have to say.

I went to start our Citigo this morning and it would not start - the epc light was on and the immobiliser was preventing ignition. I tried another key and the car started fine but the epc light stayed on. Halfway to work the car went into safe mode and restricted engine revs. I pulled over, tried the previous key and it started this time....and after a mile or so it too went into safe mode. I managed to limp into work and called Skoda Assist. The engineer was very helpful - he noticed we have three keys registered to the car ( we do ) He also said that there was a record of the keys being re-programmed previously ( probably to match the two std keys with the third key) He managed to re-programme the two keys and they both now work fine. He told me not to even carry the third key in the car until we have called Skoda Assist out again to re-programme all three keys to match. When I asked if this is a common fault he just grinned and said I'm not allowed to comment. Anyone else had key trouble?

I wonder how much spilled out when you went round the first corner....

Our Citigo ( 2,000 miles now) snicks between gears in a delightful fashion, and always has.

Same gearbox, same engine and the majority of other parts are identical. Built on the same production line in the same factory together with the Seat Mii. The only real differences are trim colours, front and rear styling and badges.

We are getting real world consumption between 45 and 55mpg. A mixture of town and B road driving. Over 1,000 miles now on the engine.

You are aware that you can't rev the 1.0ltr triple engine to max revs in neutral? Its capped at about 3,500 /4,000 rpm to protect the engine - a lot of owners think this is a fault.... its not! You can only rev it to the red line when driving and in gear.

Its a red flashing LED.... Car alarms are a pain. I removed the sirens in my cars with factory fitted alarms - they just go off at 2:00 in the morning and upset all the neighbours....

Buy your daughter a sturdy old banger - she will probably prang it a few times in the first year or two - mine did! She had a Felicia which stood up to all sorts of abuse including her pulling out if front of a dustbin lorry. Now she has settled down she drives a new Honda Civic and no longer hits everything around her when she parks. PCP however is an excellent route into new car ownership but you will certainly want GAP insurance if buying new - so if your daughter writes the car off in the first few weeks you don't suffer a massive loss! The Citigo is a very easy car to drive, good visibility, excellent overall reliability and very cheap running costs.

http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/2015-seat-ibiza-facelift-unveiled A turbocharged 1.0ltr triple would be fun in a Citigo VRS!

Probably the same group that drive with their fog lights on long after the fog has cleared....

I spoke to Westover today when I popped in to collect an extra key. They tell me that VW group has advised that a new door/window seal is becoming available soon. They did not know if it will be a retro fit or made available to existing customers but admitted that it is a well know fault on the UP! / Citigo / MII and needed to be addressed. We shall wait and see!

The Swift is nice, we had one once but its cramped in the back and has a small boot - fun on the twisties though. I too considered a 'Celery' and then the brake re-call happened. I must say I am enjoying the Citigo - when I am allowed to drive it - my wife loves it and has pronounced it 'her' car! I am impressed how well the Citigo drives when thrash around country lanes - and its a pleasant town cruiser too.

Does anyone else have a problem getting wet ( often very wet) when you open a window after the car has been stood in the rain? When I open my drivers window a veritable flood of water streams in - oddly the passenger side seems OK I have never owned a car before that does this - it looks like a design flaw rather than lack of drainage. I see VW UP! owners are complaining about it on the UP! forums.