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F227 XMS

1988 Citroen C25

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2025
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,808 mi
Last recorded77,808 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2024
Typical for 1988 Citroen C2588,670 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF227 XMS
MakeCitroen
ModelC25
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2024 77,808 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2024 77,808 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 77,618 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 76,876 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 75,232 miles

UNDER BODY SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 75,613 miles

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))

Fail 20 Jul 2018 75,613 miles

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))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 74,805 miles

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)

Fail 28 Jun 2017 74,802 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 62,425 miles

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)

Fail 29 Jun 2016 62,423 miles

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)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 60,122 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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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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