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F188 NTN

1989 Citroen C25

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,326 mi
Last recorded90,326 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Citroen C2585,036 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF188 NTN
MakeCitroen
ModelC25
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 90,326 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 90,061 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Apr 2023 90,061 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 89,545 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 88,305 miles

Lower engine mount slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

rear exhaust pipe slightly deteriorated

Fail 1 Apr 2021 88,305 miles

Lower engine mount slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

rear exhaust pipe slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Mar 2020 86,544 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material load sensing valve to tee piece pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Coolant leak ()

Pass 26 Feb 2019 86,529 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 85,863 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 85,863 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working side light x2 (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 82,925 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust leak at centre section (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear brakes on axle corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 81,970 miles

All Brake Pipes Greased

N/S/F Sill / Drain Hole Area Corroded

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 10 Mar 2016 81,961 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced No Pattern Dull Image (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

All Brake Pipes Greased

N/S/F Sill / Drain Hole Area Corroded

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 81,890 miles

brake pipes coated with grease

Fail 15 Apr 2015 81,890 miles

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

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

brake pipes coated with grease

Pass 2 Apr 2014 80,972 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 80,728 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 80,284 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 80,276 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 80,007 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 79,553 miles

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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F188 NTN is a 1989 Citroen C25 in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 F188 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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What year was F188 NTN registered?

F188 NTN is a 1989 Citroen C25, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F188 NTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for F188 NTN shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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