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F196 UEG

1988 Citroen C25

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

51,705 mi
Last recorded51,705 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2023
Typical for 1988 Citroen C2588,670 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF196 UEG
MakeCitroen
ModelC25
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2023 51,705 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

both front wheel arches starting to corrode

Pass 20 Jun 2022 51,705 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front inner wheel arches starting to corrode

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 51,705 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 51,705 miles

Near side rear wheel starting to bind

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

body corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2019 51,705 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front body starting to corrode

Fail 18 Jun 2019 51,705 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front body starting to corrode

Pass 20 Jun 2018 51,705 miles

Nearside Front temporary fixing on headlamp

both front inner arches have corrosion but nothing holed

brake pipes both sides through chassis at rear coated in grease

Fail 25 Apr 2018 51,705 miles

Battery insecure exposed and loose wiring around battery also (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside rear through chassis and around load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

Front top marker lights innoperative

Offside Rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 5 Sep 2016 51,708 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Aug 2016 51,705 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Centre silencer (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All exhaust rubbers badly perished and split

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Aug 2015 51,705 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust touching the body

Fail 12 Aug 2015 51,705 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust touching the body

Pass 30 Oct 2014 49,252 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 49,249 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 49,030 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 49,030 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 46,570 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 46,570 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 46,348 miles

battery insecure

Fail 20 Feb 2012 46,344 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

battery insecure

Pass 1 Mar 2011 45,971 miles

nearside rear marker lamp not working

offside front inner drive shaft gaitor insecure

Fail 13 Jul 2009 43,519 miles

Offside Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

n/s/f trye outer wall perished

Pass 13 Jul 2009 43,519 miles

n/s/f trye outer wall perished

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 42,795 miles

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

offside and nearside rear brake back plates rusty

Pass 5 Mar 2007 42,547 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

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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F196 UEG is a 1988 Citroen C25 in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 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 F196 UEG, 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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F196 UEG is a 1988 Citroen C25, first registered on 31 August 1988.

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