2001 CITROEN — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check
Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.
Vehicle details
- Make & model
- CITROEN
- Year
- 2001
- Fuel
- DIESEL
- Colour
- BLUE
- Engine
- 2179 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- SORN
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Not valid
- MOT due
- was due 4 October 2018
- Last recorded mileage
- 39,884 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 64/100
AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.
This 2001 Citroen has 17 MOT tests on record with a 76% pass rate and 39,884 miles. However, the vehicle has been off the road since 2018, and a significant oil leak advisory from 2001 requires immediate attention.
The vehicle shows consistent, normal annual usage averaging 8,042 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, indicating genuine mileage.
Things to check
- DANGEROUS defect: Centre Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (Oct 2001) — a 25-year-old unresolved safety hazard.
- Vehicle has been off the road since 2018 (SORN status) — no recent maintenance or safety checks.
- Major suspension failure (Oct 2007) — though rectified, this is a 25-year-old vehicle.
- Recurring headlamp aim issues (Oct 2005, Oct 2007) — indicates ongoing electrical or alignment problems.
Working in its favour
- Consistent, normal annual mileage averaging 8,042 miles/year — no fraud indicators.
- No recent MOT failures (last test Oct 2017) — the car was roadworthy at that time.
- Single major failure (suspension, Oct 2007) — immediately rectified and passed.
- Euro NCAP safety rating of 4/5 stars (2017) — above-average safety for its era.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 13/17 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2005 | FAIL | 39,884 mi |
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1) PRS Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)
|
| Oct 2005 | PASS | 39,884 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2006 | PASS | 42,650 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2007 | FAIL | 45,397 mi |
PRS Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
|
| Oct 2007 | PASS | 45,397 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2008 | PASS | 53,737 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2009 | PASS | 66,283 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2010 | PASS | 80,995 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2011 | PASS | 90,591 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2012 | PASS | 97,127 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2013 | PASS | 102,577 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
|
| Sep 2013 | FAIL | 102,577 mi |
PRS Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
|
| Aug 2014 | FAIL | 108,989 mi |
FAIL Centre Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2) ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
|
| Aug 2014 | PASS | 109,140 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
|
| Oct 2015 | PASS | 117,951 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f) ADVISORY Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f) ADVISORY Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f) ADVISORY Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint link rod (2.4.G.2)
|
| Sep 2016 | PASS | 126,869 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)
|
| Sep 2017 | PASS | 134,592 mi | None recorded |
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BJ51 GWC, 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.