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Water in gearbox in Skoda Citigo

My son's 2013 Skoda Citigo gearbox has failed. The garage has reported water in the gearbox. Is this a weakness in the model?

Asked on 27 September 2016 by philip pocock

Answered by Honest John
Yes. Main problem area of Ups, Citigos and Miis.
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