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A3 TXD

1991 Citroen C25

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2023
Tests33 (16 pass, 17 fail)
Pass rate48.5%

Mileage

102,199 mi
Last recorded102,199 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2023
Typical for 1991 Citroen C2596,821 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 TXD
MakeCitroen
ModelC25
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

16 pass 17 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2023 102,199 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced engine mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 26 May 2022 101,842 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

general surface rust underside and body.

Fail 17 May 2022 101,380 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 May 2021 101,255 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside sill damage

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front door corroded

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 10 May 2021 101,255 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust condition (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working and offside (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside sill damage

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front door corroded

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Oct 2019 100,030 miles

Advise securing calor gas bottle in rear better

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute Fixed, relay bad then found 5watt bulbs in the front indicator lamps (4.4.4 (a))

Body in poor condition with heavy use of fibreglass to repair wheel arches and windscreen surrounds

Bottom of drivers door corroded, advise attending to

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All of them (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust rubbers deteriorated

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Gear box mount defective

Nearside Headlight beam pattern a little weak

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper end cap missing

Passenger side sill corroded and holed at the rear

Repairs to structural areas with various degrees of quality, some buried in underseal and silicone.

Spare tyre deteriorated

Fail 14 Aug 2019 100,027 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel Brake pedal performance inconsistent (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Wheel arch poorly repaired with unfinished fibreglass, hole in front wing. Advise taping up (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing, tie bar mount and strut mount - various areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Outer sill (7.1.1 (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 Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch area also factory seam insecure (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Hydraulic brake cylinder has no reserve travel and braking performance affected Brake pedal pressure very inconsistent (1.1.16 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All of them (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mount rubbers deteriorated

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Hole in passenger sill at the rear

Nearside Dip beam pattern a little weak

Offside Front Constant velocity joint noisey when moved into the test lane

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front wheel arch poorly repaired with unfinished fibre glass, drivers front door has a corroded edge to it that could do with attention

Offside Rear Bumper end cap missing

Fail 9 Aug 2019 100,012 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Body component corroded and likely to cause injury bumper corroded and sharp (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp not working on main beam both interferance (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inside wheel arch marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill marked yellow (5.3.6 (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 Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inside arch marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake lagging in operation pedal goes to floor (1.2.1 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

body work in poor condition heavy corrosion and filler repairs

Pass 21 Jul 2018 98,906 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Front screen pillars are repaired

Front wheel arches repaired/filled

Offside Front Suspension rod mounting modified but not seriously weakened tie bar rear (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Inner drive-shaft c/v can touch exhaust

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair pedal travel is long (1.2.1 (c))

steeringlock/ignition removed

wipers have only one speed/no park

Fail 20 Jul 2018 98,900 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working lights on dip (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Front screen pillars are repaired

Front wheel arches repaired/filled

Offside Front Suspension rod mounting modified but not seriously weakened tie bar rear (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Inner drive-shaft c/v can touch exhaust

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair pedal travel is long (1.2.1 (c))

steeringlock/ignition removed

wipers have only one speed/no park

Pass 29 Jul 2017 97,879 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 97,869 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion bumper corroded (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper end cap missing (6.1.C.1)

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 96,821 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Jul 2016 96,821 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Jun 2015 94,746 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Jun 2015 94,737 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 91,228 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jun 2014 91,227 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2013 89,572 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Jun 2013 89,570 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 86,749 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

center exhaust mounting deteriorated

Fail 13 Jun 2012 86,749 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

center exhaust mounting deteriorated

Pass 29 Jun 2011 83,495 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 17 Jun 2011 83,487 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Battery insecure

Pass 15 Jun 2010 80,706 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 11 Jun 2010 80,700 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 72,201 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 15 Jun 2009 72,196 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 66,635 miles

both front wheel bearings slight play

both rear tyres perishing

Fail 18 Jun 2008 66,635 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front wheel bearings slight play

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 13 Jun 2007 63,251 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 55,753 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

advise play both rear wheel bearings

Pass 31 May 2006 55,753 miles

advise play both rear wheel bearings

How Reliable is the Citroen C25?

Based on 11,077 MOT tests across 1,112 vehicles.

63.8%
Pass Rate
1,586
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
1,112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 875
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 682
Brake pipe excessively corroded 594
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 504
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 447
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A3 TXD is a 1991 Citroen C25 in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 48.5%.

Across all 1991 Citroen C25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 96,821 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 C25 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 875 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A3 TXD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C25 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 35 years old, this Citroen C25 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A3 TXD is a 1991 Citroen C25, first registered on 31 January 1991.

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