2012 · 12 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2012 Citroen Grand MOT pass rate and common faults

762 MOT tests in 2024. 48.9% passed first time, compared with 64.3% for all cars the same age.

76Well below average
Passed first time48.9%
Failed or needed repairs51.0%
Typical mileage at test100,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 762 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Stop lamp: not working7.1%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken6.4%
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn5.5%
  4. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt5.0%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.9%
    62 marked dangerous
  6. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play4.2%
  7. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.9%
    30 marked dangerous
  8. Individual direction indicators: incorrect colour3.8%
  9. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps3.5%
  10. Position lamp: not working3.3%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics40.6%
  2. Suspension23.2%
  3. Brakes23.0%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)10.8%
  5. Tyres9.8%
  6. Body & chassis9.2%
  7. Steering7.3%
  8. Emissions & leaks3.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm25.5%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened15.6%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn14.3%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.8%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.6%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: stop lamp: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2012 Citroen Grand?

In 2024, 48.9% of 2012 Citroen Grand cars passed their MOT first time, across 762 tests. The average for all 12-year-old cars was 64.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2012 Citroen Grand?

The most common failure reasons were stop lamp: not working; coil spring: fractured or broken; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2012 Citroen Grand reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 76, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).