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E878 HTL

1988 Citroen C25

Beige Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

196,208 mi
Last recorded196,208 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2017
Typical for 1988 Citroen C2588,670 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE878 HTL
MakeCitroen
ModelC25
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2017 196,208 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2017 196,208 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 183,608 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2016 183,559 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Most of exhaust rubbers broken. (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 179,383 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 179,383 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 177,269 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 173,988 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 170,558 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all 4 tyres age cracking on tread

Pass 24 Aug 2010 167,079 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres starting to crack on inner sidewalls

exhaust temporary repaired

offside front tyre has acut in sidewall not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 20 Aug 2009 163,239 miles

evidence of exhaust paste filler and welding and corrossion to rest of system

Fail 19 Aug 2009 163,228 miles

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

evidence of exhaust paste filler and welding and corrossion to rest of system

Fail 22 Aug 2008 163,198 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 163,198 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 163,198 miles

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

exhaust blowing

front brake pads low

n/s rear brake has a good reading on brake tester,but loud noise comming from it

oil leak

wipers only just clearing enough of the screen

Fail 14 Oct 2006 168,198 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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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E878 HTL is a 1988 Citroen C25 in Beige with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 E878 HTL, 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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E878 HTL is a 1988 Citroen C25, first registered on 31 December 1988.

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