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F171 GNT

1988 Citroen C25

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

208,371 mi
Last recorded208,371 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2010
Typical for 1988 Citroen C2588,670 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF171 GNT
MakeCitroen
ModelC25
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2010 208,371 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

under chassis various wiring looms insecure rear x member bent

Fail 29 Jun 2009 208,371 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

off side front arch slightly deteriorated

off side head light reflector deteriorated

Pass 29 Jun 2009 208,371 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

off side front arch slightly deteriorated

off side head light reflector deteriorated

Pass 21 Dec 2007 208,371 miles

Battery insecure

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Nov 2007 208,371 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Battery insecure

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

rubber exhaust mountings slightly perished

Pass 1 Nov 2006 208,371 miles

Battery insecure

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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F171 GNT is a 1988 Citroen C25 in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 F171 GNT, 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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F171 GNT is a 1988 Citroen C25, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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