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SP62 OJV

2012 Citroen Grand C4

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

96,280 mi
Last recorded96,280 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen Grand C467,258 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP62 OJV
MakeCitroen
ModelGrand C4
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 96,280 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

front bumper damaged

Fail 23 Oct 2025 96,273 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake insecure parking brake lever on caliper loose (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

front bumper damaged

Pass 25 Oct 2024 83,512 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2024 83,512 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Side Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 70,591 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2023 70,291 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 63,555 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 55,593 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 55,593 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 49,644 miles

front brake discs corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2020 49,644 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle inner wheel arch shield (5.2.3 (f))

front brake discs corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2019 44,783 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 36,322 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 36,322 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 27,878 miles

front bumper damaged

Fail 21 Oct 2017 27,839 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front bumper damaged

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre approaching legal limit

offside rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 11 Oct 2016 17,977 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Under trays & Engine cover fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2015 12,553 miles

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

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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SP62 OJV is a 2012 Citroen Grand C4 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SP62 OJV, 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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SP62 OJV is a 2012 Citroen Grand C4, first registered on 17 October 2012.

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