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HJ12 NFP

2012 Citroen Grand C4

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

111,559 mi
Last recorded111,559 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen Grand C467,258 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ12 NFP
MakeCitroen
ModelGrand C4
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 4 Dec 2025 111,559 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin injector leaking (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 10 Jan 2025 102,079 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

no rear seats fitted at time of test

slight leak on injector

Fail 10 Jan 2025 102,079 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

no rear seats fitted at time of test

slight leak on injector

Pass 5 Jan 2024 94,886 miles

Front 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))

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

Fail 5 Jan 2024 94,886 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Front 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))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 85,490 miles

light scratching on front windscreen

Fail 12 Jan 2023 85,456 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

light scratching on front windscreen

Pass 14 Jan 2022 77,092 miles

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 72,093 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 66,160 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2020 66,160 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 58,891 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 58,816 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. different size to the other three (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 53,432 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 53,432 miles

Wheel stud(s) loose one on each wheel (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 48,398 miles

Under Trays Fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2016 40,662 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 40,662 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 36,174 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen Grand C4?

Based on 9,776 MOT tests across 720 vehicles.

69.0%
Pass Rate
7,545
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
720
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 284
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 260
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 193
Stop lamp not working 168
Registration plate lamp not working 152
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HJ12 NFP is a 2012 Citroen Grand C4 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 2012 Citroen Grand C4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 67,258 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen Grand C4 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 284 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HJ12 NFP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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HJ12 NFP is a 2012 Citroen Grand C4, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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