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F181 NTN

1989 Citroen C25

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,548 mi
Last recorded62,548 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Citroen C2585,036 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF181 NTN
MakeCitroen
ModelC25
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 62,548 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 62,461 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2022 62,077 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 62,943 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 May 2020 62,943 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 62,943 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 61,820 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 61,780 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 61,023 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 61,019 miles

Centre Upper Towbar component fractured (6.6.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 57,350 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 55,895 miles

slight play in both rear wheel bearing.

two exhaust rubbers missing.

Fail 1 Mar 2011 55,895 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

slight play in both rear wheel bearing.

two exhaust rubbers missing.

Pass 1 Mar 2010 50,730 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2009 44,811 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 3,847 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 89,999 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 89,999 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 85,136 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 85,136 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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F181 NTN is a 1989 Citroen C25 in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1989 Citroen C25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 85,036 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 F181 NTN, 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 37 years old, this Citroen C25 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F181 NTN is a 1989 Citroen C25, first registered on 1 June 1989.

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