Suzuki Celerio reliability, MPG and running costs
Figures updated
The Suzuki Celerio is a city car. In 2024 MOT tests it scored 117 for reliability (100 is average), ranking 164 of 442, and 15.4% failed first time against a UK average of 28.5%. Its most common MOT failure is wipers (4.0% of tests).
Ranked 164 of 442 cars in the 2024 MOT Reliability League, and 2 of 26 city cars
In 2024, 27,563 Suzuki Celerios aged 3 to 20 had an MOT and 15.4% failed first time (UK average 28.5%). Taking age and mileage into account, the Suzuki Celerio is 15% less likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage.
First-time fail rate
15.4%
UK 28.5%
Fail rate at 3 years
–
UK 12.7%
Average miles a year
5,400
Typical age at test: 7 years
Suzuki Celerio MOT failure rate by age
Most common Suzuki Celerio MOT faults
- Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.0% of tests
- Stop lamp: not working1.9% of tests
- Tread depth: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.5% of tests
- Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.1% of tests
- Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded1.0% of tests
- Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.9% of tests
What the Suzuki Celerio fails on
| Area | Tests failing | vs similar cars |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 5.5% | ▲ 1.7× as often |
| Lights and electrics | 4.3% | About average |
| Brakes | 4.3% | ▲ 1.3× as often |
| Tyres | 3.4% | ▼ 32% less often |
| Suspension | 0.8% | ▼ 78% less often |
| Seat belts and airbags | 0.5% | ▲ 1.5× as often |
| Body and structure | 0.4% | ▼ 65% less often |
| Exhaust and emissions | 0.3% | ▼ 76% less often |
| Wheels | 0.1% | ▼ 47% less often |
| Steering | 0.1% | ▼ 90% less often |
What MPG does the Suzuki Celerio do?
Official economy for the Suzuki Celerio ranges from 65.7 to 78.4mpg across the 4 versions listed by the Vehicle Certification Agency (2017–2019). A typical petrol version manages 65.7mpg. Expect 10–15% less in real-world driving.
Work out a journey's fuel costHow much is road tax on a Suzuki Celerio?
Any Suzuki Celerio first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates). A Suzuki Celerio registered between March 2001 and March 2017 is taxed on its CO2: £20 a year.
Work out tax for a specific carSuzuki Celerio specs and running costs
Official figures for 4 versions sold in the UK between 2017 and 2019.
Fuel types
Petrol
Official economy
65.7–78.4 mpg
CO2
84–99 g/km
Power
68 PS
| Version | Fuel | Economy | CO2 | Car tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Celerio 1.0 2WD68 PS · M5 · listed 2019 | Petrol | – | – | – |
| Celerio 1.0 2WDA5 · listed 2018 | Petrol | 65.7 mpg | 99g | £200 |
| Celerio 1.0 DualjetM5 · listed 2017 | Petrol | 78.4 mpg | 84g | £200 |
| Celerio 1.0lM5 · listed 2017 | Petrol | 65.7 mpg | 99g | £200 |
Economy and CO2 are official NEDC (before 2018) or WLTP figures. Car tax is the yearly rate at current rates for a car first registered in the year listed, before any expensive car supplement.
What a Suzuki Celerio costs to fuel
- petrol, typical official 65.7mpg…
Official figures are usually 10–15% better than real-world driving.
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Frequently asked questions
›Is the Suzuki Celerio reliable?
Its MOT record is better than average: the Suzuki Celerio is 15% less likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage, with a reliability score of 117 in our 2024 league (100 is average).
›What are common problems with the Suzuki Celerio?
The most common MOT fault is “Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively”, found in 4.0% of tests. It fails on visibility more often than similar cars.
›What MPG does the Suzuki Celerio do?
Official economy for the Suzuki Celerio ranges from 65.7 to 78.4mpg across the 4 versions listed by the Vehicle Certification Agency (2017–2019). A typical petrol version manages 65.7mpg. Expect 10–15% less in real-world driving.
›How much is road tax on a Suzuki Celerio?
Any Suzuki Celerio first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates). A Suzuki Celerio registered between March 2001 and March 2017 is taxed on its CO2: £20 a year.
›How many Suzuki Celerios fail their MOT?
15.4% of Suzuki Celerios aged 3 to 20 failed their MOT first time in 2024.
Sources: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2024, all versions of the Suzuki Celerio combined (Open Government Licence v3.0); official economy and CO2 from Vehicle Certification Agency data, © Crown copyright. VCA cannot accept liability for its accuracy. How we calculate the league.