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WJ12 NXU

2012 Citroen Grand C4 Picasso

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

143,831 mi
Last recorded143,831 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen Grand C4 Picasso66,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ12 NXU
MakeCitroen
ModelGrand C4 Picasso
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 143,831 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 138,563 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off damaged (0.1 (a))

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and various suspension and brake components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2024 138,542 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off damaged (0.1 (a))

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and various suspension and brake components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 127,686 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 115,255 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 115,253 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 101,540 miles

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))

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 89,830 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 73,105 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2019 73,105 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 58,713 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 44,962 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 28,210 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 13,444 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 13,444 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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WJ12 NXU is a 2012 Citroen Grand C4 Picasso in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WJ12 NXU, 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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WJ12 NXU is a 2012 Citroen Grand C4 Picasso, first registered on 21 April 2012.

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