MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,808 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES N/S O/S (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH FRONT DISCS N/S O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated BOTH FRONT BOOTS N/S O/S (6.1.7 (g) (i))
UNDER BODY CORRODED
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES N/S O/S (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH FRONT DISCS N/S O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated BOTH FRONT BOOTS N/S O/S (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
UNDER BODY CORRODED
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES N/S O/S (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH FRONT DISCS N/S O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))
UNDER BODY CORRODED
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))
Front Coil spring corroded BOTH FRONT SPRINGS N/S O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH FRONT DISCS N/S O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))
UNDER BODY CORRODED
UNDER BODY SLIGHTLY CORRODED
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Leaf spring weak
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Leaf spring weak
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Axle (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Leaf spring weak
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Leaf spring weak
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Axle (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened front hangers (2.4.B.6d)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened front hanger (2.4.B.6d)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front outriggers corroded
Front spring hangers corroded
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge
Nearside Rear tyre cracked between treads but no cords showing
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear tyre cracked between treads but no cords showing
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)
Rear spring hangers corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint on front pipe (7.1.2)
NSF tyre worn outer sypes
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
OSF strut top bearing creeking when turned
OSR tyre cracked inner sidewall
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Sump badly corroded
engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement Lower gear box mount (6.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint on front pipe (7.1.2)
NSF tyre worn outer sypes
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
OSF strut top bearing creeking when turned
OSR tyre cracked inner sidewall
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Sump badly corroded
engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement Lower gear box mount (6.1.D.1a)
How Reliable is the Citroen C25?
Based on 11,077 MOT tests across 1,112 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F227 XMS is a 1988 Citroen C25 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 F227 XMS, 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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F227 XMS is a 1988 Citroen C25, first registered on 23 September 1988.
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