BG08 VRD

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
PETROL
Colour
BLUE
Engine
1798 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 12 October 2021
Last recorded mileage
17,512 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 69/100

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 12 MOT tests on record with a 83% pass rate and 17,512 miles. While it has low mileage for its age, the recurring brake issues and recent tyre advisories warrant significant caution.

The vehicle shows very low annual usage, averaging only 5,525 miles per year, with a significant gap in MOT history between 2013 and 2020.

Things to check

  • Dangerous defect: Lights failed in Apr 2019.
  • Recurring

Working in its favour

  • Euro NCAP (2017): 4-star safety rating.
  • Passed its last MOT in Oct 2020, indicating it was roadworthy at that time.
  • Low annual mileage of 5,525 miles per year suggests light use.
  • No evidence of major structural corrosion or major safety failures in the MOT history.

Mileage history

Apr 2011: 17,512 mi PASSMay 2012: 21,871 mi FAILMay 2012: 21,930 mi PASSMay 2013: 25,877 mi PASSApr 2014: 29,886 mi PASSApr 2015: 35,700 mi PASSApr 2016: 40,838 mi PASSMar 2017: 48,024 mi PASSApr 2018: 55,311 mi PASSApr 2019: 61,903 mi FAILApr 2019: 61,911 mi PASSOct 2020: 70,678 mi PASS71k44k18kApr 2011Oct 2020

MOT test history — 10/12 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Apr 2011 PASS 17,512 mi None recorded
May 2012 FAIL 21,871 mi
FAIL Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FAIL Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
USER ENTERED nearside front lower bumper/fog light trim missing
USER ENTERED nearside rear tyre low tread on outer edge
May 2012 PASS 21,930 mi
USER ENTERED nearside front lower bumper/fog light trim missing
USER ENTERED nearside rear tyre low tread on outer edge
May 2013 PASS 25,877 mi None recorded
Apr 2014 PASS 29,886 mi None recorded
Apr 2015 PASS 35,700 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Apr 2016 PASS 40,838 mi None recorded
Mar 2017 PASS 48,024 mi None recorded
Apr 2018 PASS 55,311 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
ADVISORY Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Apr 2019 FAIL 61,903 mi
MAJOR Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
MAJOR Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
MAJOR Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))
MAJOR Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
DANGEROUS Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
MAJOR Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Apr 2019 PASS 61,911 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Oct 2020 PASS 70,678 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BG08 VRD, 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.