BT53 TDU

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
SILVER
Engine
1587 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
16 February 2027 (247 days away)
Last recorded mileage
39,121 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 60/100

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 26 MOT tests on record with a 77% pass rate and 39,121 miles. While mileage is low, the vehicle's age and repeated corrosion issues warrant a thorough inspection.

The vehicle exhibits very low annual mileage averaging 5,842 miles per year, with a significant drop in usage from 2019 to 2022 (1,674 miles in 2020).

Things to check

  • DANGEROUS corrosion on offside sill (Jan 2020) — a serious structural safety concern.
  • Recurring major suspension failures (Jan 2021, Jan 2022, Jan 2023) and numerous advisories.
  • Recurring brake hose advisories (15 times since Jan 2020) and tyre advisories (11 times since Jan 2020).
  • Major failure for nearside front coil spring (Jan 2022) after being an advisory in 2021.

Working in its favour

  • Valid MOT until 2027-02-16, indicating current roadworthiness.
  • No mileage discrepancies or signs of odometer fraud detected.
  • All past failures and advisories have been addressed and passed subsequent retests.
  • Consistent, albeit low, annual mileage suggests a well-maintained vehicle.

Mileage history

Jan 2007: 39,121 mi PASSJan 2008: 50,971 mi PASSJan 2009: 61,655 mi PASSJan 2010: 69,804 mi FAILJan 2010: 69,804 mi PASSJan 2011: 77,901 mi PASSJan 2012: 87,299 mi PASSJan 2013: 93,525 mi FAILJan 2013: 93,525 mi PASSJan 2014: 97,687 mi FAILJan 2014: 97,687 mi PASSJan 2015: 101,754 mi PASSJan 2016: 105,664 mi PASSJan 2017: 107,267 mi PASSJan 2018: 109,081 mi PASSJan 2019: 110,608 mi PASSJan 2020: 112,282 mi PASSJan 2021: 113,918 mi FAILJan 2021: 113,918 mi PASSJan 2022: 116,497 mi FAILFeb 2022: 116,502 mi PASSJan 2023: 119,437 mi FAILJan 2023: 119,437 mi PASSJan 2024: 122,236 mi PASSJan 2025: 125,529 mi PASSJan 2026: 128,975 mi PASS129k84k39kJan 2007Jan 2026

MOT test history — 20/26 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Jan 2007 PASS 39,121 mi None recorded
Jan 2008 PASS 50,971 mi None recorded
Jan 2009 PASS 61,655 mi None recorded
Jan 2010 FAIL 69,804 mi
PRS Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
PRS Offside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Jan 2010 PASS 69,804 mi None recorded
Jan 2011 PASS 77,901 mi None recorded
Jan 2012 PASS 87,299 mi None recorded
Jan 2013 FAIL 93,525 mi
PRS Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
PRS Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
ADVISORY Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Jan 2013 PASS 93,525 mi
ADVISORY Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Jan 2014 FAIL 97,687 mi
PRS Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
ADVISORY Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
ADVISORY Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Jan 2014 PASS 97,687 mi
ADVISORY Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
ADVISORY Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Jan 2015 PASS 101,754 mi
USER ENTERED Oil leak
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Jan 2016 PASS 105,664 mi None recorded
Jan 2017 PASS 107,267 mi None recorded
Jan 2018 PASS 109,081 mi None recorded
Jan 2019 PASS 110,608 mi None recorded
Jan 2020 PASS 112,282 mi
ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Jan 2021 FAIL 113,918 mi
DANGEROUS Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY under body corroded
Jan 2021 PASS 113,918 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY under body corroded
Jan 2022 FAIL 116,497 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
ADVISORY Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts (1.1.11 (c))
MAJOR Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Feb 2022 PASS 116,502 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Jan 2023 FAIL 119,437 mi
PRS Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
MINOR Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
ADVISORY Offside Rear bumper damaged
Jan 2023 PASS 119,437 mi
MINOR Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
ADVISORY Offside Rear bumper damaged
Jan 2024 PASS 122,236 mi
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
MINOR Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Jan 2025 PASS 125,529 mi
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY brake pipes greased
Jan 2026 PASS 128,975 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
ADVISORY brake pipes greased

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BT53 TDU, 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.