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E476 NDG

1988 Citroen C25

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2022
Tests28 (14 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

134,665 mi
Last recorded134,665 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2021
Typical for 1988 Citroen C2588,670 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE476 NDG
MakeCitroen
ModelC25
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 14 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2021 134,665 miles

ALL AUXILLARY BELTS SLACK

NEARSIDE HEADLIGHT REFLECTOR HEAVILY DETERIATED

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN UNEVENLY ON INNER EDGE

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Apr 2021 134,653 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength REAR SPRING FRONT SHACKLE AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side BOTH (1.4.1 (a))

ALL AUXILLARY BELTS SLACK

NEARSIDE HEADLIGHT REFLECTOR HEAVILY DETERIATED

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN UNEVENLY ON INNER EDGE

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 134,491 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 134,420 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 133,987 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 133,949 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 133,444 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 133,409 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 132,268 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 132,149 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 130,922 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2015 130,808 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2014 129,327 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 129,301 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brake reservoir fluid level decreases after several pedal applications (3.3.C.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

IGNITION SWITCH / ENGINE STOP FAULTY

Pass 3 Aug 2013 128,133 miles

N/S/R TYRE INNER WALL PERRISH SPLITTING, ADVISE REGULAR INSPECTION / REPLACE.

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 29 Jul 2013 128,099 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

N/S/R TYRE INNER WALL PERRISH SPLITTING, ADVISE REGULAR INSPECTION / REPLACE.

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 26 Jul 2012 126,791 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 126,737 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2011 124,183 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Jul 2011 124,180 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 121,204 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 118,308 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 118,260 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 May 2008 116,961 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 116,957 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

bonnet cant be open

Pass 7 Sep 2006 116,063 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 116,063 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 4 Sep 2006 116,039 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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E476 NDG is a 1988 Citroen C25 in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 Citroen C25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 88,670 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 E476 NDG, 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 38 years old, this Citroen C25 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E476 NDG is a 1988 Citroen C25, first registered on 1 July 1988.

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