BL04 VLK

2004 CITROEN — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

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

Vehicle details

Make & model
CITROEN
Year
2004
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
BEIGE
Engine
1587 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
SORN
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 9 February 2024
Last recorded mileage
34,188 mi

AI verdict AVOID 54/100

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

This 2004 Citroen has 23 MOT tests on record with a 74% pass rate and 34,188 miles. The vehicle's MOT status is currently 'Not valid' with a SORN tax status, making it unroadworthy and uninsurable.

The mileage trajectory is highly suspicious, showing extremely low annual usage (e.g., 2,630 miles between Jan 2019 and Jan 2020) and a complete standstill of 1,277 miles between Jan 2020 and Jan 2021, indicating potential odometer fraud or long periods of inactivity.

Things to check

  • DANGEROUS tyre defects recorded in Feb 2023 (offside rear tyre) and Jan 2020 (offside front tyre).
  • Recurring major windscreen failures in Feb 2023, Jan 2022, Jan 2021, and Jan 2020.
  • Major bodywork failure in Feb 2023, indicating significant structural or impact damage.
  • Mileage anomalies: 2,630 miles (Jan 2019–Jan 2020) and 1,277 miles (Jan 2020–Jan 2021) are extremely low.

Working in its favour

  • Euro NCAP (2017): 4-star safety rating.
  • Most recent MOT passed despite 6 historical failures
  • No specific green flags are present in the MOT history for this 2004 vehicle.

Mileage history

Nov 2007: 34,188 mi PASSFeb 2008: 34,272 mi PASSFeb 2009: 38,283 mi PASSFeb 2010: 44,886 mi PASSJan 2011: 49,140 mi PASSJan 2012: 53,883 mi PASSJan 2013: 58,105 mi PASSJan 2014: 60,399 mi PASSJan 2015: 64,444 mi FAILJan 2015: 64,496 mi PASSJan 2016: 69,695 mi PASSJan 2017: 74,157 mi FAILJan 2017: 74,157 mi PASSJan 2018: 78,681 mi PASSJan 2019: 82,523 mi PASSJan 2020: 85,153 mi FAILJan 2020: 85,180 mi PASSJan 2021: 86,457 mi FAILJan 2021: 86,457 mi PASSJan 2022: 87,172 mi FAILJan 2022: 87,172 mi PASSFeb 2023: 87,603 mi FAILFeb 2023: 87,603 mi PASS88k61k34kNov 2007Feb 2023

MOT test history — 17/23 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Nov 2007 PASS 34,188 mi None recorded
Feb 2008 PASS 34,272 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Feb 2009 PASS 38,283 mi None recorded
Feb 2010 PASS 44,886 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Jan 2011 PASS 49,140 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED offside front wiper just split.
Jan 2012 PASS 53,883 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Jan 2013 PASS 58,105 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Jan 2014 PASS 60,399 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Jan 2015 FAIL 64,444 mi
FAIL Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
USER ENTERED N/S/R tyre Perrished
USER ENTERED Spare Tyre Very Low.
Jan 2015 PASS 64,496 mi
USER ENTERED N/S/R tyre Perrished
USER ENTERED Spare Tyre Very Low.
Jan 2016 PASS 69,695 mi
ADVISORY NEARSIDE REAR TYRE LOW AND PERISHED
Jan 2017 FAIL 74,157 mi
FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords OUTER SIDEWALL PERISHED TO CORDS (4.1.D.1a)
ADVISORY SPARE TYRE CRACKED TO CORDS
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
ADVISORY EXHAUST CORRODED SLIGHT BLOW ON CENTER BOX.
Jan 2017 PASS 74,157 mi
ADVISORY SPARE TYRE CRACKED TO CORDS
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
ADVISORY EXHAUST CORRODED SLIGHT BLOW ON CENTER BOX.
Jan 2018 PASS 78,681 mi
ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CORRODED AND BLOWING (7.1.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Jan 2019 PASS 82,523 mi
ADVISORY Exhaust system slight blow
Jan 2020 FAIL 85,153 mi
MAJOR Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
MAJOR Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
Jan 2020 PASS 85,180 mi None recorded
Jan 2021 FAIL 86,457 mi
PRS Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
MAJOR Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED...
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Jan 2021 PASS 86,457 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED...
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Jan 2022 FAIL 87,172 mi
MAJOR Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OUTER SILL.. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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 DEEP CRACKS IN TREAD AREA.. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing DEEP CRACKS IN TREAD AREA.. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED..
Jan 2022 PASS 87,172 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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 DEEP CRACKS IN TREAD AREA.. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing DEEP CRACKS IN TREAD AREA.. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED..
Feb 2023 FAIL 87,603 mi
MAJOR Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
DANGEROUS Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED...
Feb 2023 PASS 87,603 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED...

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