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BJ12 GUH

2012 Citroen Grand C4 Picasso

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

198,396 mi
Last recorded198,396 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen Grand C4 Picasso66,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 GUH
MakeCitroen
ModelGrand C4 Picasso
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2025 198,396 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 176,559 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Sep 2024 176,559 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 146,199 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 131,922 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 112,237 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 92,108 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 84,710 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 84,168 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated hand brake button insecure (1.1.6 (d))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear third row seat folded and obstructed unable to check seat belt

bonnet secondary safety catch inop

Pass 4 Apr 2019 68,686 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 53,180 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 30,587 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 21,210 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 13,494 miles

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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BJ12 GUH is a 2012 Citroen Grand C4 Picasso in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BJ12 GUH, 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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BJ12 GUH is a 2012 Citroen Grand C4 Picasso, first registered on 8 May 2012.

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