2012 CITROEN — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check
Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.
Vehicle details
- Make & model
- CITROEN
- Year
- 2012
- Fuel
- DIESEL
- Colour
- BLUE
- Engine
- 1398 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Untaxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Not valid
- MOT due
- was due 21 May 2026
- Last recorded mileage
- 37,078 mi
AI verdict AVOID 36/100
AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.
This 2012 Citroen has 16 MOT tests on record with a 69% pass rate and 37,078 miles. The vehicle's MOT status is currently 'Not valid' with an expiry date of 2026-05-21, which is a major red flag.
The mileage trajectory is consistent with normal UK usage, averaging 10,488 miles per year, with no suspicious drops or spikes.
Things to check
- MOT currently 'Not valid' with expiry 2026-05-21 — immediate re-MOT required.
- Recurring major failures: brakes (Mar 2019), steering (May 2024), suspension (Mar 2020).
- Recurring advisories: tyres (7 advisories), suspension arms (9 advisories), ball joints (4 advisories).
- Engine/Oil major failure (Mar 2019) and Windscreen major failure (Mar 2019).
Working in its favour
- Consistent annual mileage averaging 10,488 miles/year, indicating normal usage.
- No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage manipulation in the MOT history.
- The vehicle has a valid MOT expiry date of 2026-05-21, despite current status.
- No recent MOT failures or advisories on the most recent test in May 2025.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 11/16 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2015 | FAIL | 37,078 mi |
FAIL Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) ADVISORY Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) ADVISORY Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
|
| Mar 2015 | PASS | 37,078 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) ADVISORY Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
|
| Mar 2016 | FAIL | 49,916 mi |
FAIL Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
|
| Mar 2016 | PASS | 49,916 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2017 | PASS | 62,785 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)
|
| Mar 2018 | FAIL | 73,555 mi |
PRS Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) ADVISORY Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f) ADVISORY both front brake discs inner surface pitted/ worn
|
| Mar 2018 | PASS | 73,555 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f) ADVISORY both front brake discs inner surface pitted/ worn
|
| Mar 2019 | FAIL | 85,484 mi |
PRS Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) ADVISORY Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushes slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
|
| Mar 2019 | PASS | 85,484 mi |
ADVISORY Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushes slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
|
| Mar 2020 | PASS | 96,261 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) 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 Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushes slightly worn and cracking (5.1.2 (b) (i))
|
| Mar 2021 | PASS | 102,489 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2022 | PASS | 113,717 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2023 | PASS | 126,026 mi | None recorded |
| May 2024 | FAIL | 138,501 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) MAJOR Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) MAJOR Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge borderline (5.2.3 (e)) MAJOR Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) MAJOR Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
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| May 2024 | PASS | 138,509 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge borderline (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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| May 2025 | PASS | 140,511 mi | None recorded |
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BK12 HXF, 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.