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
- RED
- Engine
- 998 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 25 October 2026 (133 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 13,429 mi
AI verdict AVOID 40/100
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 26 MOT tests on record with a 58% pass rate and 13,429 miles. The vehicle's extremely low annual mileage for its age, combined with a 4-star Euro NCAP safety rating for a 2008 model, raises significant reliability and safety concerns.
The vehicle shows extremely low annual mileage of 6,756 miles/year, averaging only 13,429 miles over 18 years, which is highly unusual for a 2008 vehicle.
Things to check
- DANGEROUS tyre defect recorded in Oct 2011 (13,429 mi) — immediate safety risk.
- 7 test failures across 14 MOTs (Apr 2019–Oct 2025) indicates chronic maintenance neglect.
- 31 recurring advisories across multiple systems (brakes, suspension, engine oil) — consistent wear pattern.
- 4 DANGEROUS tyre defects recorded (Oct 2020, Oct 2021, Oct 2023) — repeated safety failures.
Working in its favour
- Valid MOT until October 2026 — current roadworthiness certificate.
- No mileage anomalies or fraud detected — consistent, albeit low, annual usage.
- No recent major failures or dangerous defects in the last 12 months — immediate safety concerns are not fresh.
- The vehicle has a valid MOT until October 2026, indicating it is currently roadworthy.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 15/26 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2011 | PASS | 13,429 mi |
USER ENTERED both front tyres on 3mm tread
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| Mar 2012 | PASS | 16,783 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2013 | FAIL | 24,350 mi |
FAIL Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) FAIL Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) FAIL Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
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| Mar 2013 | PASS | 24,350 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2014 | PASS | 35,480 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2015 | FAIL | 45,331 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) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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| Jan 2015 | PASS | 45,331 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2016 | PASS | 53,003 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2017 | FAIL | 57,591 mi |
FAIL Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) FAIL Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) FAIL Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2) FAIL Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) FAIL Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) ADVISORY Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) ADVISORY Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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| Mar 2017 | PASS | 57,591 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) ADVISORY Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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| Apr 2018 | FAIL | 65,305 mi |
FAIL Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) FAIL Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) FAIL Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) FAIL Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main next to flexy hose (3.6.B.2c) ADVISORY front screen slightly scuffed ADVISORY both rear tyres tread section cracked ADVISORY o/sf tyre tread section cracked & deteriorated ADVISORY check vehicle service history hard to maintain engine high revs
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| Apr 2018 | PASS | 65,305 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main next to flexy hose (3.6.B.2c) ADVISORY front screen slightly scuffed ADVISORY both rear tyres tread section cracked ADVISORY o/sf tyre tread section cracked & deteriorated ADVISORY check vehicle service history hard to maintain engine high revs
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| Apr 2019 | FAIL | 72,453 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) MAJOR Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i)) MAJOR Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY oil leak ADVISORY Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ADVISORY Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c)) ADVISORY Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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| Apr 2019 | PASS | 72,453 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i)) ADVISORY oil leak ADVISORY Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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| Oct 2020 | FAIL | 83,990 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) MAJOR Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) MINOR Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) MAJOR Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) MAJOR Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
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| Oct 2020 | PASS | 83,990 mi |
MINOR Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
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| Oct 2021 | FAIL | 92,015 mi |
PRS Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) MAJOR Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) DANGEROUS Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) MAJOR Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
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| Oct 2021 | PASS | 92,015 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
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| Oct 2022 | FAIL | 101,451 mi |
MAJOR Emissions not tested blowing out smoke nil oil on dip stick (8.2.1.2 (d)) MAJOR Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) MAJOR Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both main (1.1.11 (c)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) MAJOR Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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| Oct 2022 | PASS | 101,451 mi |
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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| Oct 2023 | FAIL | 111,184 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) MAJOR Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) MINOR Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) MAJOR Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
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| Oct 2023 | PASS | 111,380 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2024 | FAIL | 118,287 mi |
MAJOR Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) MAJOR Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) MAJOR Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) MAJOR Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) MAJOR Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) MAJOR Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) MAJOR Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) ADVISORY Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) ADVISORY corrosion present on rear suspension components ADVISORY Coolant leak
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| Oct 2024 | PASS | 118,287 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) ADVISORY Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) ADVISORY corrosion present on rear suspension components ADVISORY Coolant leak
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| Oct 2025 | FAIL | 120,375 mi |
MAJOR Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) ADVISORY Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i)) ADVISORY Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i)) ADVISORY Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) MAJOR Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) MAJOR Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) MAJOR Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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| Oct 2025 | PASS | 120,375 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i)) ADVISORY Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i)) ADVISORY Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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