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DE12 VNJ

2012 Citroen C4 Grand Picasso

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

109,755 mi
Last recorded109,755 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C4 Grand Picasso62,621 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 VNJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4 Grand Picasso
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 109,755 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2025 109,753 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 98,171 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 84,717 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2023 84,715 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 75,876 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 75,874 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 64,911 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 64,911 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2020 58,938 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Fail 22 Oct 2020 58,938 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 53,200 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 44,468 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 36,801 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 24,184 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 13,984 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 12,186 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C4 Grand Picasso?

Based on 125,122 MOT tests across 15,137 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
7,789
Miles/Year
11
Year Lifespan
15,137
On UK Roads
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DE12 VNJ is a 2012 Citroen C4 Grand Picasso in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2012 Citroen C4 Grand Picasso models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 62,621 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Citroen C4 Grand Picasso typically stays on UK roads for around 11 years. At 14 years old, this Citroen C4 Grand Picasso is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DE12 VNJ is a 2012 Citroen C4 Grand Picasso, first registered on 21 May 2012.

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