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AK12 VHC

2012 Citroen Grand C4 Picasso

Purple Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

186,998 mi
Last recorded186,998 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Citroen Grand C4 Picasso66,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 VHC
MakeCitroen
ModelGrand C4 Picasso
Year2012
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2024 186,998 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 172,532 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 159,313 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 148,796 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 138,998 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 130,998 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 116,942 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 99,197 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 99,195 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 78,951 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 68,032 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2016 68,032 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 50,943 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Mar 2015 50,943 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

How Reliable is the Citroen Grand C4 Picasso?

Based on 139,377 MOT tests across 9,755 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
7,582
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
9,755
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 4,114
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,443
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,743
Stop lamp not working 2,384
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,251
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AK12 VHC is a 2012 Citroen Grand C4 Picasso in Purple with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 Citroen Grand C4 Picasso models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 66,883 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen Grand C4 Picasso fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 4,114 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK12 VHC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Grand C4 Picasso typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 14 years old, this Citroen Grand C4 Picasso is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AK12 VHC registered?

AK12 VHC is a 2012 Citroen Grand C4 Picasso, first registered on 2 June 2012.

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