2013 CITROEN — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check
Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.
Vehicle details
- Make & model
- CITROEN
- Year
- 2013
- 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
- 2 November 2026 (141 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 31,526 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 53/100
AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.
This 2013 Citroen has 14 MOT tests on record with a 71% pass rate and 31,526 miles. While many of these issues were addressed, the sheer volume of recurring faults and advisories indicates a vehicle that requires ongoing and significant maintenance.
The mileage trajectory is consistent with normal UK usage, averaging 7,639 miles per year, with no suspicious drops or implausible spikes, showing a steady increase from 0 miles in Jan 2013 to 97,910 miles in Oct 2025.
Things to check
- Recurring major failures in brakes (Oct 2021), suspension (Oct 2022), and steering (Sep 2019) indicate systemic neglect.
- Tyre advisories are present in 6 of 12 MOT tests, showing a persistent wear pattern across multiple years.
- Engine oil leak and exhaust bracket issues were noted in Sep 2018, suggesting ongoing fluid and exhaust concerns.
- The Oct 2024 retest shows a 245-mile increase in mileage, which is unusually low for a 12-month period.
Working in its favour
- Valid MOT until November 2026, providing immediate peace of mind for roadworthiness.
- Consistent, normal annual mileage (7,639 mi/yr) aligns with typical UK usage, not suspiciously low.
- All major failures were immediately rectified and passed retests, demonstrating responsive owner action.
- No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage tampering, with consistent readings over 13 years.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 10/14 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2016 | PASS | 31,526 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2017 | PASS | 38,924 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2018 | PASS | 45,629 mi |
ADVISORY Knock from steering. ADVISORY OSR tyre worn close to legal limit of 1.6mm ADVISORY Front brake discs corroded. ADVISORY OSF droplink has play. ADVISORY Oil leak(s) ADVISORY Exhaust bracket broken but system still adequately supported. ADVISORY Engine noisy upon revving.
|
| Sep 2019 | FAIL | 52,308 mi |
MAJOR Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides fronts inner tyre walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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| Sep 2019 | PASS | 52,308 mi |
ADVISORY Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides fronts inner tyre walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
|
| Sep 2020 | PASS | 54,972 mi |
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))
|
| Oct 2021 | FAIL | 61,013 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) MAJOR Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken BROKEN (5.3.1 (b) (i)) MAJOR Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken BROKEN (5.3.1 (b) (i)) MAJOR Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken BROKEN (5.3.1 (b) (i)) MAJOR Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) MAJOR Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) MAJOR Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) MAJOR Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin CLOSE TO MINIMUM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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| Oct 2021 | PASS | 61,014 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2022 | FAIL | 68,332 mi |
PRS Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation in headlight unit (4.1.4 (b)) ADVISORY Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe rubbing on rear coil spring (rectified on test) ADVISORY Charcoal canister pipe snapped ADVISORY Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
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| Oct 2022 | PASS | 68,332 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation in headlight unit (4.1.4 (b)) ADVISORY Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe rubbing on rear coil spring (rectified on test) ADVISORY Charcoal canister pipe snapped ADVISORY Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
|
| Nov 2023 | PASS | 76,011 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front headlamp has condensation in it ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
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| Oct 2024 | FAIL | 85,653 mi |
MAJOR Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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)) ADVISORY Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear 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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| Oct 2024 | PASS | 85,898 mi |
ADVISORY Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear 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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| Oct 2025 | PASS | 97,910 mi |
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Exhaust mounting defective x3 Exhaust need replacement (6.1.2 (a)) ADVISORY Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
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