When is the MOT due on BG08 JWV?

The MOT for BG08 JWV is due 28 February 2027 (259 days away).

DVLA records show the tax status of BG08 JWV as: Taxed.

How many MOT tests has BG08 JWV had?

BG08 JWV has 27 recorded MOT tests: 16 passed and 11 failed.

What is the mileage of BG08 JWV?

The last recorded mileage at MOT was 18894 miles.

BG08 JWV

2008 CITROEN — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

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

Vehicle details

Make & model: CITROEN
Year: 2008
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: 28 February 2027 (259 days away)
Last recorded mileage: 18,894 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 2008 Citroen has 27 MOT tests on record with a 59% pass rate and 18,894 miles. Most critically, the mileage data shows significant decreases, indicating potential odometer tampering.

The mileage trajectory shows a significant decrease of 10,819 miles between 31,515 miles (Aug 2011) and 19,595 miles (Oct 2011), and another decrease of 7,231 miles between 32,890 miles (Nov 2012) and 24,659 miles (Nov 2013).

Things to check

AUTO-FLAGGED: Odometer fraud signal: Mileage decreased between Aug 2011 (31,515 mi) and Oct 2011 (19,595 mi) — possible odometer tamperin
AUTO-FLAGGED: 3 test failures within 12 months (May 2011 – Oct 2011)
Mileage decreased by 10,819 miles between Aug 2011 (31,515 mi) and Oct 2011 (19,595 mi).
Mileage decreased by 7,231 miles between Nov 2012 (32,890 mi) and Nov 2013 (24,659 mi).

Working in its favour

MOT valid until 2027-02-28, indicating current roadworthiness.
No recent MOT failures or dangerous defects since the last test in Feb 2026.
Consistent annual mileage averaging 7,622 miles/year, typical for a diesel.
No evidence of outstanding finance (HPI check needed).

Mileage history

MOT test history — 16/27 passed

Date	Result	Mileage	Defects & advisories
May 2011	FAIL	18,894 mi	PRS Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
May 2011	PASS	18,894 mi	None recorded
Aug 2011	FAIL	31,515 mi	FAIL Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) USER ENTERED nearside front outer wall scuffed but not showing any cords
Oct 2011	PASS	19,595 mi	None recorded
Oct 2011	FAIL	19,595 mi	PRS Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nov 2012	PASS	32,890 mi	None recorded
Nov 2013	PASS	24,659 mi	ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) USER ENTERED O/S/R + N/S/R tyres very perished but no cords showing
Nov 2014	FAIL	36,460 mi	FAIL Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) FAIL Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b) ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) ADVISORY Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nov 2014	PASS	36,461 mi	ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
May 2015	FAIL	43,735 mi	FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) FAIL Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) FAIL Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b) ADVISORY Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d) USER ENTERED O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge
May 2015	PASS	43,735 mi	ADVISORY Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d) USER ENTERED O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge
May 2016	FAIL	57,188 mi	FAIL Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) ADVISORY inner steering rack joints slight play FAIL Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) ADVISORY Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d) ADVISORY n/s/r hand brake cable gaiter split ADVISORY n/s/f door mirror outer cover loose but still secure
May 2016	PASS	57,188 mi	ADVISORY inner steering rack joints slight play ADVISORY n/s/r hand brake cable gaiter split ADVISORY n/s/f door mirror outer cover loose but still secure
May 2017	FAIL	67,811 mi	ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i) ADVISORY Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) ADVISORY n/s/r hand brake cable gaiter split ADVISORY n/s/f door mirror outer cover loose but still secure ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY n/s/r tyre feathered on inner edge ADVISORY Play in steering rack inner joint(s) FAIL Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) FAIL Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
May 2017	PASS	67,811 mi	ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i) ADVISORY Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) ADVISORY n/s/r hand brake cable gaiter split ADVISORY n/s/f door mirror outer cover loose but still secure ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY n/s/r tyre feathered on inner edge ADVISORY Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
May 2018	FAIL	83,197 mi	MAJOR Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) MAJOR Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) MINOR Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to limit (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
May 2018	PASS	83,197 mi	MINOR Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to limit (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
May 2019	FAIL	94,713 mi	MINOR Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i)) MAJOR Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) MAJOR Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not sitting correctly (4.1.2 (c)) MAJOR Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) MAJOR Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.6mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.6mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ADVISORY Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
May 2019	PASS	94,788 mi	MINOR Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ADVISORY Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nov 2020	PASS	102,114 mi	ADVISORY Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nov 2021	FAIL	108,310 mi	ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) MINOR Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Exhaust mounting defective front manifold heatshield insecure (6.1.2 (a)) MAJOR Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) MAJOR Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) MAJOR Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i)) MAJOR Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c)) MAJOR Nearside Front Inner Body component insecure wheel arch liner (6.2.1 (a) (i)) MAJOR Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Dec 2021	PASS	108,315 mi	ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) MINOR Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Exhaust mounting defective front manifold heatshield insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Dec 2022	FAIL	111,884 mi	MAJOR Nearside Front Seat belt pretensioner missing where fitted as original equipment (7.1.4 (a)) MAJOR Nearside Front Seat belt missing Catch missing (7.1.2 (a)) MAJOR Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) ADVISORY Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Dec 2022	PASS	111,914 mi	ADVISORY Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Dec 2023	PASS	115,906 mi	None recorded
Mar 2025	PASS	126,648 mi	None recorded
Feb 2026	PASS	138,513 mi	ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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