BK53 MKC

2003 CITROEN — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

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

Vehicle details

Make & model
CITROEN
Year
2003
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
BLUE
Engine
1360 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
SORN
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 17 October 2017
Last recorded mileage
31,667 mi

AI verdict AVOID 38/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2003 Citroen has 19 MOT tests on record with a 53% pass rate and 31,667 miles. The vehicle has been off-road since 2007, with no valid MOT and a 23-year-old age, making it a high-risk purchase.

The vehicle shows normal usage with 31,667 miles over 23 years, averaging 6,583 miles per year, which is consistent with its MOT history.

Things to check

  • 2007-11-02: Vehicle was off-road for 5 years, indicating long periods of inactivity.
  • 2017-10-17: MOT expired 7 years ago; no valid MOT has been issued since.
  • Recurring major failures: Lights (11 times), Brakes (9 times), and Headlamps (6 times) show systemic neglect.
  • High mileage for age: 31,667 miles over 23 years suggests minimal use, potentially leading to issues.

Working in its favour

  • No mileage anomalies: Consistent annual usage, averaging 6,583 miles/year, with no suspicious drops.
  • Immediate retests: All 9 failures were immediately rectified, indicating responsive ownership.
  • No recent failures: The last MOT failure was in Oct 2016, over 6 years ago, suggesting some stability.
  • Euro NCAP rating: 4/5 stars (2017) is good for safety, despite the poor MOT history.

Mileage history

Nov 2006: 31,667 mi PASSMar 2008: 44,470 mi FAILMar 2008: 44,470 mi PASSMar 2009: 50,204 mi PASSMar 2009: 50,204 mi FAILApr 2010: 55,000 mi PASSApr 2010: 55,000 mi FAILMar 2011: 60,037 mi FAILMar 2011: 60,037 mi PASSMar 2012: 64,534 mi PASSMar 2012: 64,534 mi FAILAug 2013: 67,313 mi FAILAug 2013: 67,314 mi PASSAug 2014: 72,831 mi FAILAug 2014: 72,831 mi PASSAug 2015: 82,542 mi FAILAug 2015: 82,542 mi PASSOct 2016: 90,883 mi FAILOct 2016: 90,883 mi PASS91k61k32kNov 2006Oct 2016

MOT test history — 10/19 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Nov 2006 PASS 31,667 mi None recorded
Mar 2008 FAIL 44,470 mi
FAIL Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
FAIL Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FAIL Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Mar 2008 PASS 44,470 mi None recorded
Mar 2009 PASS 50,204 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Mar 2009 FAIL 50,204 mi
PRS Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
PRS Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Apr 2010 PASS 55,000 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Apr 2010 FAIL 55,000 mi
PRS Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
ADVISORY Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Mar 2011 FAIL 60,037 mi
FAIL Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FAIL Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FAIL Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Mar 2011 PASS 60,037 mi None recorded
Mar 2012 PASS 64,534 mi
USER ENTERED O/S/Rear Door and Quater Pannel Dameged but no sharp edges.
USER ENTERED N/S/Rear Door Moulding Missing.
USER ENTERED Rear Exhaust System slightly Deteriorated.
Mar 2012 FAIL 64,534 mi
PRS Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
USER ENTERED O/S/Rear Door and Quater Pannel Dameged but no sharp edges.
USER ENTERED N/S/Rear Door Moulding Missing.
USER ENTERED Rear Exhaust System slightly Deteriorated.
Aug 2013 FAIL 67,313 mi
FAIL Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
FAIL Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
FAIL Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
FAIL Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
FAIL Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
FAIL Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
USER ENTERED Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
USER ENTERED Rear Ex Sy Slightly Deteriorated.
Aug 2013 PASS 67,314 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
USER ENTERED Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
USER ENTERED Rear Ex Sy Slightly Deteriorated.
Aug 2014 FAIL 72,831 mi
FAIL Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FAIL Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FAIL Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FAIL Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FAIL Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
FAIL Nearside brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)
FAIL Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
FAIL Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
USER ENTERED Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Aug 2014 PASS 72,831 mi
ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
USER ENTERED Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Aug 2015 FAIL 82,542 mi
ADVISORY no tow bar fited
ADVISORY Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)
PRS Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
PRS Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Aug 2015 PASS 82,542 mi
ADVISORY no tow bar fited
ADVISORY Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)
Oct 2016 FAIL 90,883 mi
ADVISORY tow bar not fitted.
ADVISORY engine management light stays on.
FAIL Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FAIL Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
FAIL Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FAIL Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
ADVISORY Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
ADVISORY rear ex sy deteriorated.
Oct 2016 PASS 90,883 mi
ADVISORY tow bar not fitted.
ADVISORY engine management light stays on.
ADVISORY Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
ADVISORY rear ex sy deteriorated.

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