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SM12 UUB

2012 Citroen Grand C4

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

123,001 mi
Last recorded123,001 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen Grand C467,258 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 UUB
MakeCitroen
ModelGrand C4
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 123,001 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front crash bar corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2025 121,274 miles

AGE RELATED CORROSION

Offside SILL DAMAGED

Fail 13 May 2025 121,247 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 117,435 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2024 117,433 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front wishbone arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2024 117,289 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre wear on inner edge

Pass 31 Mar 2023 111,563 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 107,063 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2022 107,059 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 102,241 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2020 98,073 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2020 98,073 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 89,320 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 89,316 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively brake caliper (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2019 89,215 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 77,909 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 68,550 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 7 Apr 2017 68,548 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 57,921 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Apr 2016 57,921 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 48,792 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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SM12 UUB is a 2012 Citroen Grand C4 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SM12 UUB, 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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SM12 UUB is a 2012 Citroen Grand C4, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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