AV10 JYH

2010 CITROEN — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

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

Vehicle details

Make & model
CITROEN
Year
2010
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
BLACK
Engine
1360 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
19 July 2026 (34 days away)
Last recorded mileage
29,771 mi

AI verdict AVOID 39/100

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

This 2010 Citroen has 22 MOT tests on record with a 64% pass rate and 29,771 miles. The recurring issues and lack of consistent maintenance make this a high-risk purchase.

The mileage trajectory shows normal usage for its age, averaging 6,572 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or round numbers.

Things to check

  • DANGEROUS defect: Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn (Jul 2022, Jul 2023).
  • Recurring major failures: Brakes (7 failures), Suspension (3 failures), Emissions (2 failures), Tyres (1 failure).
  • Recurring advisories: Exhaust (6 tests), Engine/Oil (2 tests), Lights (1 test).
  • Persistent steering issues: Multiple failures and advisories for steering components across 2010–2023.

Working in its favour

  • Mileage consistency: Normal annual usage averaging 6,572 miles/year, no suspicious drops.
  • MOT currently valid: Vehicle has a valid MOT until 2026-07-19, indicating current roadworthiness.
  • No odometer fraud: Mileage readings are consistent and show no signs of tampering.
  • Immediate retests: All failures were immediately rectified and passed on the same or next day.

Mileage history

Dec 2012: 29,771 mi PASSOct 2013: 41,338 mi PASSJul 2014: 47,857 mi PASSJul 2015: 53,640 mi PASSJul 2015: 53,640 mi FAILJul 2016: 57,454 mi PASSJul 2017: 61,501 mi PASSJul 2018: 66,082 mi FAILJul 2018: 66,092 mi PASSJul 2019: 71,989 mi FAILJul 2019: 71,991 mi PASSJul 2020: 74,965 mi FAILJul 2020: 74,967 mi PASSJul 2021: 77,911 mi PASSJul 2022: 82,238 mi FAILJul 2022: 82,241 mi PASSJul 2023: 85,930 mi FAILJul 2023: 85,932 mi PASSJul 2024: 92,745 mi FAILJul 2024: 92,745 mi PASSJul 2025: 102,168 mi FAILJul 2025: 102,168 mi PASS102k66k30kDec 2012Jul 2025

MOT test history — 14/22 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Dec 2012 PASS 29,771 mi None recorded
Oct 2013 PASS 41,338 mi None recorded
Jul 2014 PASS 47,857 mi None recorded
Jul 2015 PASS 53,640 mi
USER ENTERED Both rear tyres are perished
Jul 2015 FAIL 53,640 mi
PRS Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
USER ENTERED Both rear tyres are perished
Jul 2016 PASS 57,454 mi None recorded
Jul 2017 PASS 61,501 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Jul 2018 FAIL 66,082 mi
MAJOR Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
MAJOR Rear Exhaust system insecure both mounts corroded through (rear) (6.1.2 (a))
PRS Headlamp aim too high both (adjusted) (4.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY coolant level low in resavoir
ADVISORY front brake pads worn very thin
Jul 2018 PASS 66,092 mi
ADVISORY front brake pads worn very thin
Jul 2019 FAIL 71,989 mi
MAJOR Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
DANGEROUS Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Rear Exhaust system insecure mounts broken off (6.1.2 (a))
MAJOR Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Jul 2019 PASS 71,991 mi None recorded
Jul 2020 FAIL 74,965 mi
MAJOR Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
MAJOR Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY no reading on n/s park brake
Jul 2020 PASS 74,967 mi None recorded
Jul 2021 PASS 77,911 mi
ADVISORY all 4 tyres walls slightly perished + cracking
Jul 2022 FAIL 82,238 mi
MAJOR Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken part missing (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracking + splitting around inner + outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Jul 2022 PASS 82,241 mi None recorded
Jul 2023 FAIL 85,930 mi
DANGEROUS Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY both rear exhaust mounts corroded in poor condition
ADVISORY Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge
ADVISORY smell of engine fumes in car (breather pipe not connected) (refitted pipe)
Jul 2023 PASS 85,932 mi
ADVISORY both rear exhaust mounts corroded in poor condition
ADVISORY Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge
Jul 2024 FAIL 92,745 mi
ADVISORY Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
MAJOR Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Jul 2024 PASS 92,745 mi None recorded
Jul 2025 FAIL 102,168 mi
ADVISORY Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
MAJOR Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Jul 2025 PASS 102,168 mi
ADVISORY Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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