BV12 DCF

2012 CITROEN — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

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

Vehicle details

Make & model
CITROEN
Year
2012
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
WHITE
Engine
1360 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
23 January 2027 (223 days away)
Last recorded mileage
17,049 mi

AI verdict AVOID 43/100

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

This 2012 Citroen has 17 MOT tests on record with a 71% pass rate and 17,049 miles. The extremely low mileage for its age, combined with a history of critical safety defects, makes this vehicle a high-risk purchase.

The vehicle shows extremely low annual usage, averaging only 4,653 miles per year, with a significant spike in 2023 (9,104 miles) and a subsequent drop, raising odometer fraud concerns.

Things to check

  • DANGEROUS brake failure on 2023-02-15 (50,156 mi) — critical safety defect.
  • DANGEROUS brake failure on 2024-02-15 (55,037 mi) — repeated safety failure.
  • Recurring tyre advisories (Feb 2022) escalated to MAJOR failure (Feb 2024) — pattern of neglect.
  • Recurring exhaust advisories (Feb 2016) escalated to MAJOR failure (Feb 2017) — pattern of neglect.

Working in its favour

  • Valid MOT until 2027-01-23 — current roadworthiness certificate.
  • No recent MOT failures or advisories since 2026-01-23 — owner has addressed immediate issues.
  • Consistent mileage trajectory despite low annual usage — no sudden drops or suspicious jumps since 2026.
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 4/5 stars (2017) — indicates acceptable safety features for its era.

Mileage history

Feb 2015: 17,049 mi PASSFeb 2016: 22,155 mi PASSFeb 2017: 26,640 mi FAILFeb 2017: 26,650 mi PASSFeb 2018: 30,347 mi PASSFeb 2019: 33,155 mi PASSFeb 2020: 36,004 mi FAILFeb 2020: 36,004 mi PASSFeb 2021: 37,570 mi PASSFeb 2022: 41,052 mi PASSFeb 2023: 50,156 mi FAILFeb 2023: 50,156 mi PASSFeb 2024: 55,037 mi FAILFeb 2024: 55,037 mi PASSFeb 2025: 60,508 mi FAILFeb 2025: 60,508 mi PASSJan 2026: 65,498 mi PASS65k41k17kFeb 2015Jan 2026

MOT test history — 12/17 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Feb 2015 PASS 17,049 mi None recorded
Feb 2016 PASS 22,155 mi
ADVISORY rear exhaust bracket partly corroded
Feb 2017 FAIL 26,640 mi
FAIL Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust hanger come adrift from exhaust (7.1.1)
Feb 2017 PASS 26,650 mi None recorded
Feb 2018 PASS 30,347 mi None recorded
Feb 2019 PASS 33,155 mi None recorded
Feb 2020 FAIL 36,004 mi
PRS Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Feb 2020 PASS 36,004 mi None recorded
Feb 2021 PASS 37,570 mi None recorded
Feb 2022 PASS 41,052 mi
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 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))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Feb 2023 FAIL 50,156 mi
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
DANGEROUS Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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))
Feb 2023 PASS 50,156 mi None recorded
Feb 2024 FAIL 55,037 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
MAJOR Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Exhaust hanger corroded
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Feb 2024 PASS 55,037 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Exhaust hanger corroded
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Feb 2025 FAIL 60,508 mi
PRS Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Feb 2025 PASS 60,508 mi None recorded
Jan 2026 PASS 65,498 mi None recorded

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