BL12 VEY

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
PETROL
Colour
WHITE
Engine
1598 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
17 April 2027 (307 days away)
Last recorded mileage
25,651 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 2012 Citroen has 14 MOT tests on record with a 79% pass rate and 25,651 miles. The vehicle's low annual usage and recurring issues with tyres and exhaust make it a high-risk purchase.

The vehicle shows a critical 14-year gap in mileage records from 2012 to 2025, with suspiciously low annual usage (126 mi/yr equivalent) before April 2025, and a significant drop in usage from 2023 onwards.

Things to check

  • Mileage anomaly: 14-year gap in MOT mileage records (2012–2025).
  • Recent MOT failure: Failed MOT on 2026-04-16, indicating current roadworthiness issues.
  • Recurring major failures: Tyres (Mar 2019, Apr 2026) and exhaust (5 tests), showing systemic neglect.
  • Dangerous defect escalation: Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (Mar 2019) — a safety-critical failure.

Working in its favour

  • Valid MOT until 2027-04-17, indicating current roadworthiness status.
  • No recurring major failures on critical safety systems (brakes, steering, suspension).
  • Consistent mileage trajectory post-2025, despite initial low usage.
  • No evidence of outstanding finance (HPI check needed).

Mileage history

Mar 2016: 25,651 mi PASSMar 2017: 28,724 mi PASSMar 2018: 32,257 mi FAILMar 2018: 32,292 mi PASSMar 2019: 44,832 mi FAILMar 2019: 45,231 mi PASSMar 2020: 56,039 mi PASSFeb 2021: 63,075 mi PASSJan 2022: 68,192 mi PASSJan 2023: 69,743 mi PASSAug 2023: 70,474 mi PASSApr 2025: 70,684 mi PASSApr 2026: 81,020 mi FAILApr 2026: 81,020 mi PASS81k53k26kMar 2016Apr 2026

MOT test history — 11/14 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Mar 2016 PASS 25,651 mi None recorded
Mar 2017 PASS 28,724 mi None recorded
Mar 2018 FAIL 32,257 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Mar 2018 PASS 32,292 mi None recorded
Mar 2019 FAIL 44,832 mi
MAJOR Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
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))
Mar 2019 PASS 45,231 mi None recorded
Mar 2020 PASS 56,039 mi
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))
Feb 2021 PASS 63,075 mi None recorded
Jan 2022 PASS 68,192 mi
MINOR Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front exhaust flexi joint is in poor condition and has a slight blow as well rear exhaust join has a slight blow (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear inner brake pads are very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rubber is perishing in its tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Jan 2023 PASS 69,743 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Aug 2023 PASS 70,474 mi
ADVISORY Front Exhaust mounting defective Front Exhaust bracket left side detached from exhaust right side still attached (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi exhaust section deteriorated slightly leaking gases (6.1.2 (a))
Apr 2025 PASS 70,684 mi
ADVISORY Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY brake discs rusty
Apr 2026 FAIL 81,020 mi
MAJOR Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
MAJOR Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Horn not working (7.7 (a))
MAJOR Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
MAJOR Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY nearside front bumper insecure
ADVISORY offside front daytime running lamp missing
Apr 2026 PASS 81,020 mi
ADVISORY nearside front bumper insecure
ADVISORY offside front daytime running lamp missing

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BL12 VEY, 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.