BL14 ARU

2014 CITROEN — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

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

Vehicle details

Make & model
CITROEN
Year
2014
Fuel
DIESEL
Colour
BLUE
Engine
1560 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 18 September 2025
Last recorded mileage
0 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 41/100

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

This 2014 Citroen has 15 MOT tests on record with a 67% pass rate. While it has a valid MOT until 2025, the pattern of issues suggests a car that requires careful inspection.

The vehicle shows high annual usage, averaging 16,548 miles/year, with a significant drop in usage between May 2022 (155,867 mi) and June 2023 (166,284 mi).

Things to check

  • Recurring tyre failures (DANGEROUS defects) in Apr 2021, Sep 2024, and May 2022.
  • Recurring steering component failures (MAJOR defects) in Apr 2021, May 2022, and Jun 2023.
  • Engine/Oil advisory in Sep 2024 indicates a potential ongoing leak or maintenance issue.
  • Brake disc weakened advisory

Working in its favour

  • Euro NCAP (2017): 4-star safety rating.
  • Valid MOT until 2025-09-18, indicating current roadworthiness.
  • No mileage discrepancies or signs of odometer fraud detected.
  • All previous failures were immediately rectified and passed subsequent MOTs.

Mileage history

Oct 2017: 71,141 mi PASSOct 2017: 71,552 mi PASSApr 2018: 86,062 mi PASSOct 2018: 104,065 mi FAILOct 2018: 104,065 mi PASSApr 2019: 118,800 mi PASSMar 2020: 139,339 mi PASSApr 2021: 150,160 mi FAILMay 2021: 150,546 mi PASSMay 2022: 155,867 mi FAILMay 2022: 155,867 mi PASSJun 2023: 166,284 mi FAILJun 2023: 166,387 mi PASSSep 2024: 177,454 mi PASS177k124k71kOct 2017Sep 2024

MOT test history — 10/15 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Oct 2017 FAIL —
FAIL Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FAIL Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FAIL Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FAIL Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oct 2017 PASS 71,141 mi None recorded
Oct 2017 PASS 71,552 mi None recorded
Apr 2018 PASS 86,062 mi None recorded
Oct 2018 FAIL 104,065 mi
PRS Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
PRS Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Oct 2018 PASS 104,065 mi None recorded
Apr 2019 PASS 118,800 mi
ADVISORY Items removed from driver's view prior to test
ADVISORY Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
ADVISORY Rear boot full unable to fully inspect 3rd row seats and belts
ADVISORY Front both headlamps poor dipped beam pattern
Mar 2020 PASS 139,339 mi None recorded
Apr 2021 FAIL 150,160 mi
MINOR Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
DANGEROUS Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm below limit outer area (5.2.3 (e))
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Nail in tyre and close in places
ADVISORY Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
MAJOR Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
MINOR Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
May 2021 PASS 150,546 mi
MINOR Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
May 2022 FAIL 155,867 mi
MAJOR Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
May 2022 PASS 155,867 mi None recorded
Jun 2023 FAIL 166,284 mi
MINOR Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
MAJOR Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Jun 2023 PASS 166,387 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Sep 2024 PASS 177,454 mi
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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