BD09 HPL

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
PETROL
Colour
BLUE
Engine
998 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
18 January 2027 (218 days away)
Last recorded mileage
21,685 mi

AI verdict AVOID 30/100

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 67% pass rate and 21,685 miles. The vehicle's safety and integrity cannot be confidently verified, making it a high-risk purchase.

The vehicle shows a critical mileage decrease from 361,696 miles in Aug 2015 to 33,997 miles in Sep 2016, indicating possible odometer tampering.

Things to check

  • AUTO-FLAGGED: Odometer fraud signal: Mileage decreased between Aug 2015 (361,696 mi) and Sep 2016 (33,997 mi) — possible odometer tamperi
  • Mileage decreased from 361,696 miles (Aug 2015) to 33,997 miles (Sep 2016) — strong odometer fraud indicator.
  • Dangerous tyre defects (Oct 2019) and brake failures (Dec 2020) repeatedly flagged across multiple tests.
  • Recurring brake system issues (17 advisories, 5 failures) and subframe corrosion (5 advisories, 5 failures) since 2018.

Working in its favour

  • MOT currently valid until 18 Jan 2027, indicating it is roadworthy for the next 3 years.
  • No recent major failures or dangerous defects recorded in the last 12 months of MOT tests.
  • The vehicle has consistently passed retests after failures, showing owners addressed immediate safety concerns.
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 4/5 stars (2017) suggests a generally safe vehicle design.

Mileage history

Jul 2012: 21,685 mi FAILJul 2012: 21,687 mi PASSJul 2013: 23,301 mi PASSJul 2014: 25,461 mi PASSAug 2015: 361,696 mi PASSSep 2016: 33,997 mi FAILSep 2016: 33,997 mi PASSSep 2017: 40,523 mi PASSOct 2018: 47,804 mi PASSOct 2019: 51,022 mi PASSDec 2020: 51,057 mi FAILDec 2020: 51,057 mi PASSJan 2022: 51,068 mi FAILJan 2022: 51,070 mi PASSJan 2023: 51,964 mi PASSJan 2024: 56,782 mi FAILJan 2024: 56,783 mi PASSJan 2025: 63,719 mi FAILJan 2025: 63,719 mi PASSJan 2026: 73,993 mi FAILJan 2026: 73,993 mi PASS362k192k22kJul 2012Jan 2026

MOT test history — 14/21 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Jul 2012 FAIL 21,685 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Jul 2012 PASS 21,687 mi None recorded
Jul 2013 PASS 23,301 mi None recorded
Jul 2014 PASS 25,461 mi None recorded
Aug 2015 PASS 361,696 mi None recorded
Sep 2016 FAIL 33,997 mi
PRS Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
PRS Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Sep 2016 PASS 33,997 mi None recorded
Sep 2017 PASS 40,523 mi None recorded
Oct 2018 PASS 47,804 mi
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear tyre perished
Oct 2019 PASS 51,022 mi
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Dec 2020 FAIL 51,057 mi
DANGEROUS Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
Dec 2020 PASS 51,057 mi
ADVISORY Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
Jan 2022 FAIL 51,068 mi
MAJOR Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
MAJOR Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Jan 2022 PASS 51,070 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
Jan 2023 PASS 51,964 mi
ADVISORY Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Jan 2024 FAIL 56,782 mi
MAJOR Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Jan 2024 PASS 56,783 mi
ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Jan 2025 FAIL 63,719 mi
PRS Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened undersealed (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
ADVISORY Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Jan 2025 PASS 63,719 mi
ADVISORY Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened undersealed (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
ADVISORY Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Jan 2026 FAIL 73,993 mi
PRS Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
ADVISORY Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Jan 2026 PASS 73,993 mi
ADVISORY Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BD09 HPL, sourced from official DVLA and DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026. It contains no information about the vehicle's owner or keeper. The AI verdict is generated from the MOT record and known model issues; it is guidance, not a professional inspection. If you are connected to this vehicle and want this page removed, use remove my vehicle — removal is immediate.