BT08 LVG

2008 CITROEN — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

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

Vehicle details

Make & model
CITROEN
Year
2008
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
BLACK
Engine
998 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
27 January 2027 (226 days away)
Last recorded mileage
59,910 mi

AI verdict AVOID 22/100

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

This 2008 Citroen has 20 MOT tests on record with a 65% pass rate and 59,910 miles. The vehicle's age and pattern of neglect make it an extremely high-risk purchase.

The mileage trajectory is highly suspicious, showing a significant decrease from 172,213 miles in Aug 2017 to 44,714 miles in Oct 2018, followed by a massive jump to 196,227 miles by Dec 2019, and then extremely low usage.

Things to check

  • AUTO-FLAGGED: Odometer fraud signal: Mileage decreased between Aug 2017 (172,213 mi) and Oct 2018 (44,714 mi) — possible odometer tamperi
  • Mileage decreased from 172,213 miles (Aug 2017) to 44,714 miles (Oct 2018), indicating possible odometer tampering.
  • Recurring major failures in critical safety systems: Engine MIL (Dec 2023), Brakes (Dec 2023), Suspension (Jan 2026).
  • Consistent pattern of suspension arm wear (flagged in 4 tests), exhaust issues (flagged in 3 tests), and coil spring wear (flagged in 3 tests).

Working in its favour

  • The vehicle currently holds a valid MOT until January 2027, indicating it is roadworthy for now.
  • No evidence of outstanding finance (HPI check needed) is present in the provided data.
  • The car has a consistent mileage pattern since the suspicious 2017-2018 period, suggesting regular use.
  • The vehicle has a 4-star Euro NCAP safety rating, indicating a basic level of safety design.

Mileage history

Aug 2011: 59,910 mi PASSJul 2013: 96,484 mi PASSJul 2013: 96,484 mi FAILAug 2014: 116,837 mi PASSApr 2016: 146,334 mi FAILApr 2016: 146,441 mi PASSAug 2017: 172,203 mi FAILAug 2017: 172,213 mi PASSOct 2018: 44,714 mi FAILOct 2018: 44,714 mi PASSDec 2019: 196,227 mi PASSJan 2021: 200,678 mi FAILJan 2021: 200,678 mi PASSJan 2022: 200,920 mi PASSDec 2022: 203,609 mi PASSDec 2023: 208,548 mi FAILDec 2023: 208,552 mi PASSJan 2025: 210,124 mi PASSJan 2026: 210,750 mi FAILJan 2026: 210,750 mi PASS211k128k45kAug 2011Jan 2026

MOT test history — 13/20 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Aug 2011 PASS 59,910 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED Front bumper insecure
Jul 2013 PASS 96,484 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED wiper blade split
Jul 2013 FAIL 96,484 mi
PRS Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED wiper blade split
Aug 2014 PASS 116,837 mi
USER ENTERED offside front wing & bumper damaged
Apr 2016 FAIL 146,334 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FAIL Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FAIL Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
FAIL Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
FAIL Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
FAIL Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
FAIL Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
ADVISORY o/s/r wheel bearing slight noize
Apr 2016 PASS 146,441 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY o/s/r wheel bearing slight noize
Aug 2017 FAIL 172,203 mi
FAIL Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FAIL Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FAIL Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
FAIL Central Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FAIL Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY front and rear bumpers damadged
FAIL Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
FAIL Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Aug 2017 PASS 172,213 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge
ADVISORY front and rear bumpers damadged
ADVISORY slight brake judder on road test suggest changing front brake discs soon
Oct 2018 FAIL 44,714 mi
PRS Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
PRS Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Oct 2018 PASS 44,714 mi None recorded
Dec 2019 PASS 196,227 mi None recorded
Jan 2021 FAIL 200,678 mi
PRS Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
PRS Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Jan 2021 PASS 200,678 mi None recorded
Jan 2022 PASS 200,920 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Dec 2022 PASS 203,609 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Dec 2023 FAIL 208,548 mi
MAJOR Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
MAJOR Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Dec 2023 PASS 208,552 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Jan 2025 PASS 210,124 mi
ADVISORY Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (6.1.2 (a))
Jan 2026 FAIL 210,750 mi
ADVISORY Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY slight under body corrosion
ADVISORY Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PRS Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Jan 2026 PASS 210,750 mi
ADVISORY Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY slight under body corrosion
ADVISORY Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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