BN03 UEL

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
GREEN
Engine
1124 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 27 May 2022
Last recorded mileage
19,697 mi

AI verdict AVOID 45/100

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 25 MOT tests on record with a 64% pass rate and 19,697 miles. The extremely low mileage for its age, combined with a 2017 Euro NCAP safety rating for a 2003 car, raises significant concerns.

The vehicle shows extremely low annual usage, averaging only 4,474 miles per year, with a significant 2-year period (May 2020–May 2021) showing only 1,326 miles, indicating prolonged inactivity.

Things to check

  • MOT status is 'Not valid' as of the analysis date, indicating it cannot be legally driven.
  • Recurring brake disc advisories (Mar 2019, May 2020) and pad advisories (May 2020) suggest systemic wear.
  • A major oil leak advisory (2008-03-05) is a significant unresolved safety concern for a 23-year-old vehicle.
  • The 2017 Euro NCAP safety rating for a 2003 Citroen is a critical discrepancy, indicating a data error or a fundamentally unsafe vehicle.

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 9 historical failures
  • No recorded failures for the 2019-2021 period, indicating some maintenance was carried out.
  • Consistent mileage readings with no suspicious drops or spikes, suggesting honest odometer readings.
  • The vehicle has a valid MOT certificate from 2006-03-04, showing it was once roadworthy.

Mileage history

Mar 2006: 19,697 mi PASSMar 2007: 26,347 mi PASSMar 2008: 33,254 mi PASSFeb 2009: 39,216 mi PASSFeb 2010: 45,038 mi FAILMar 2010: 45,090 mi PASSMar 2011: 49,697 mi FAILMar 2011: 49,697 mi PASSFeb 2012: 53,453 mi FAILFeb 2012: 53,453 mi PASSFeb 2013: 57,407 mi PASSFeb 2014: 61,181 mi FAILMar 2014: 61,190 mi PASSMar 2015: 65,051 mi FAILMar 2015: 65,051 mi PASSFeb 2016: 68,579 mi FAILMar 2016: 68,603 mi PASSFeb 2017: 71,856 mi FAILMar 2017: 71,894 mi PASSMar 2018: 74,489 mi PASSMar 2019: 78,176 mi PASSMay 2020: 81,037 mi FAILMay 2020: 81,037 mi PASSMay 2021: 82,363 mi FAILMay 2021: 82,363 mi PASS82k51k20kMar 2006May 2021

MOT test history — 16/25 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Mar 2006 PASS 19,697 mi None recorded
Mar 2007 PASS 26,347 mi None recorded
Mar 2008 PASS 33,254 mi
USER ENTERED Oil leak
USER ENTERED rear wiper blade starting to split
Feb 2009 PASS 39,216 mi None recorded
Feb 2010 FAIL 45,038 mi
FAIL Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
FAIL Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
FAIL Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Mar 2010 PASS 45,090 mi None recorded
Mar 2011 FAIL 49,697 mi
FAIL Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
FAIL Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
FAIL Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
FAIL Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
USER ENTERED both front brakes binding slightly
Mar 2011 PASS 49,697 mi None recorded
Feb 2012 FAIL 53,453 mi
PRS Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
ADVISORY Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Feb 2012 PASS 53,453 mi
ADVISORY Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Feb 2013 PASS 57,407 mi
USER ENTERED slight play in OSF lower ball joint
USER ENTERED exhaust has slight leak in gases
Feb 2014 FAIL 61,181 mi
FAIL Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FAIL Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
USER ENTERED slight play in front wheels
USER ENTERED rear brake readings low
Mar 2014 PASS 61,190 mi
USER ENTERED slight play in front wheels
USER ENTERED rear brake readings low
Mar 2015 FAIL 65,051 mi
FAIL Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
FAIL Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
FAIL Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
FAIL Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
ADVISORY Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
ADVISORY Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
USER ENTERED rear searbelts not tested due to bulky items on rear seat
Mar 2015 PASS 65,051 mi
ADVISORY Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
USER ENTERED rear searbelts not tested due to bulky items on rear seat
Feb 2016 FAIL 68,579 mi
FAIL Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
FAIL front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
ADVISORY oil leak
ADVISORY Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY both rear tyres slightly perished
Mar 2016 PASS 68,603 mi
ADVISORY oil leak
ADVISORY Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
ADVISORY both rear tyres slightly perished
Feb 2017 FAIL 71,856 mi
FAIL Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
FAIL Horn not working (1.6.2a)
FAIL Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
FAIL Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FAIL Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
ADVISORY Oil leak gearbox
FAIL Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage fog lamp (6.1.C.1)
ADVISORY Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
ADVISORY both rear tyres sidewalls slightly perished
Mar 2017 PASS 71,894 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak gearbox
ADVISORY Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
ADVISORY both rear tyres sidewalls slightly perished
Mar 2018 PASS 74,489 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak
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)
Mar 2019 PASS 78,176 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
ADVISORY Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
MINOR Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear seat belts not tested as seats folded and items on top
May 2020 FAIL 81,037 mi
MAJOR Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
DANGEROUS Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
May 2020 PASS 81,037 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
May 2021 FAIL 82,363 mi
ADVISORY Offside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess - Corroded (6.1.8 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced - Inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced - Inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
PRS Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
PRS Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive - Lower arm mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases - Tailbox (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
May 2021 PASS 82,363 mi
ADVISORY Offside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess - Corroded (6.1.8 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced - Inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced - Inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive - Lower arm mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases - Tailbox (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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