AE09 MGX

2009 CITROEN — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
CITROEN
Year
2009
Fuel
DIESEL
Colour
SILVER
Engine
1560 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
31 July 2026 (47 days away)
Last recorded mileage
36,499 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 46/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2009 Citroen has 21 MOT tests on record with a 71% pass rate and 36,499 miles.

The mileage trajectory is consistent, averaging 9,396 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or round numbers, though usage has fluctuated between 3,000 and 7,000 miles annually.

Things to check

  • Dangerous tyre defect recorded on 2025-07-31 MOT test.
  • Recurring tyre advisories across 7 tests (2019, 2020, 2022, 2024, 2025) indicate chronic neglect.
  • Recurring anti-roll bar linkage dust cover advisories (2023, 2025) suggest ongoing suspension wear.
  • Major failure for steering on 2025-07-31 MOT test, though immediately rectified.

Working in its favour

  • Valid MOT until 2026-07-31, indicating current roadworthiness.
  • Consistent mileage trajectory with no suspicious drops or round numbers.
  • No recurring failures on critical safety systems like brakes or emissions.
  • Immediate retest passes after failures, showing issues were addressed.

Mileage history

Feb 2012: 36,499 mi PASSFeb 2013: 51,303 mi PASSJan 2014: 65,423 mi PASSFeb 2015: 80,546 mi PASSFeb 2016: 94,012 mi FAILFeb 2016: 94,012 mi PASSJul 2016: 99,515 mi PASSJul 2017: 106,579 mi FAILJul 2017: 106,585 mi PASSJul 2018: 115,099 mi FAILAug 2018: 115,123 mi PASSJul 2019: 122,113 mi PASSJul 2020: 128,223 mi PASSJul 2021: 131,486 mi FAILJul 2021: 131,515 mi PASSJul 2022: 135,988 mi PASSJul 2023: 140,616 mi FAILJul 2023: 140,641 mi PASSJul 2024: 148,452 mi PASSJul 2025: 155,855 mi FAILJul 2025: 155,858 mi PASS156k96k36kFeb 2012Jul 2025

MOT test history — 15/21 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Feb 2012 PASS 36,499 mi None recorded
Feb 2013 PASS 51,303 mi None recorded
Jan 2014 PASS 65,423 mi None recorded
Feb 2015 PASS 80,546 mi None recorded
Feb 2016 FAIL 94,012 mi
PRS Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
PRS Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Feb 2016 PASS 94,012 mi None recorded
Jul 2016 PASS 99,515 mi None recorded
Jul 2017 FAIL 106,579 mi
FAIL Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)
FAIL Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
ADVISORY Offside front tyre worn on inner edge
ADVISORY Nearside rear tyre has age related cracks to outer sidewall
Jul 2017 PASS 106,585 mi
ADVISORY Offside front tyre worn on inner edge
ADVISORY Nearside rear tyre has age related cracks to outer sidewall
Jul 2018 FAIL 115,099 mi
MAJOR Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Central Front Exhaust heat shield insecure
Aug 2018 PASS 115,123 mi None recorded
Jul 2019 PASS 122,113 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Jul 2020 PASS 128,223 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Jul 2021 FAIL 131,486 mi
MAJOR Front Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Jul 2021 PASS 131,515 mi None recorded
Jul 2022 PASS 135,988 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
Jul 2023 FAIL 140,616 mi
ADVISORY Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
ADVISORY Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
DANGEROUS Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MINOR Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Jul 2023 PASS 140,641 mi
ADVISORY Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
ADVISORY Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Jul 2024 PASS 148,452 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
ADVISORY both outer sills corroded
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Jul 2025 FAIL 155,855 mi
MAJOR Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MINOR Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
ADVISORY both outer sills corroded
Jul 2025 PASS 155,858 mi
ADVISORY both outer sills corroded

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