BV08 VMY

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
DIESEL
Colour
BLUE
Engine
1398 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
SORN
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 13 March 2026
Last recorded mileage
35,081 mi

AI verdict AVOID 42/100

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 23 MOT tests on record with a 65% pass rate and 35,081 miles. The vehicle's MOT status is currently 'Not valid' and 'SORN', indicating it is not roadworthy.

The mileage trajectory shows normal usage, averaging 8,961 miles per year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, but the vehicle has been off the road since 2015.

Things to check

  • MOT expired 2026-03-13; vehicle is currently not roadworthy.
  • Recurring brake system failures and advisories across multiple tests.
  • Recurring tyre wear advisories (4 tests) indicate ongoing maintenance needs.
  • Recurring suspension component failures (e.g., fractured coil spring, 2025).

Working in its favour

  • No mileage anomalies or fraud detected in the MOT history.
  • The vehicle has a consistent, normal annual mileage for its age.
  • The car has a long MOT history, showing continuous use and testing.
  • No recent major failures or dangerous defects recorded in the MOT history.

Mileage history

Feb 2011: 35,081 mi PASSFeb 2012: 47,818 mi PASSFeb 2013: 58,198 mi PASSFeb 2014: 65,325 mi FAILFeb 2014: 65,345 mi PASSFeb 2015: 69,834 mi FAILFeb 2015: 69,846 mi PASSFeb 2016: 75,793 mi FAILFeb 2016: 75,793 mi PASSMar 2017: 89,921 mi PASSFeb 2018: 101,828 mi FAILMar 2018: 101,828 mi PASSFeb 2019: 110,235 mi FAILFeb 2019: 110,235 mi PASSFeb 2020: 117,871 mi FAILFeb 2020: 117,871 mi PASSMar 2021: 125,008 mi PASSMar 2022: 130,267 mi FAILMar 2022: 130,267 mi PASSMar 2023: 134,629 mi FAILMar 2023: 134,629 mi PASSMar 2024: 138,932 mi PASSMar 2025: 154,042 mi PASS154k95k35kFeb 2011Mar 2025

MOT test history — 15/23 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Feb 2011 PASS 35,081 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)
ADVISORY Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Feb 2012 PASS 47,818 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Feb 2013 PASS 58,198 mi None recorded
Feb 2014 FAIL 65,325 mi
FAIL Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
FAIL Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
FAIL Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Feb 2014 PASS 65,345 mi None recorded
Feb 2015 FAIL 69,834 mi
FAIL Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
FAIL Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Feb 2015 PASS 69,846 mi None recorded
Feb 2016 FAIL 75,793 mi
FAIL Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
ADVISORY Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Feb 2016 PASS 75,793 mi
ADVISORY Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Mar 2017 PASS 89,921 mi None recorded
Feb 2018 FAIL 101,828 mi
FAIL Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FAIL Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
FAIL Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Mar 2018 PASS 101,828 mi None recorded
Feb 2019 FAIL 110,235 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
DANGEROUS Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Feb 2019 PASS 110,235 mi None recorded
Feb 2020 FAIL 117,871 mi
MAJOR Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
MAJOR Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wear on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Near Side hand brake significantly lower brake reading to Off side
Feb 2020 PASS 117,871 mi
ADVISORY Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wear on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Mar 2021 PASS 125,008 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Mar 2022 FAIL 130,267 mi
MAJOR Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MINOR Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Mar 2022 PASS 130,267 mi
MINOR Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Mar 2023 FAIL 134,629 mi
MAJOR Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
MAJOR Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
MAJOR Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
MINOR Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Mar 2023 PASS 134,629 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Mar 2024 PASS 138,932 mi
MINOR Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
ADVISORY Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Mar 2025 PASS 154,042 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
ADVISORY Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
ADVISORY Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BV08 VMY, 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.