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F291 STR

1989 Citroen C25

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

115,199 mi
Last recorded115,199 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2006
Typical for 1989 Citroen C2585,036 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF291 STR
MakeCitroen
ModelC25
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2006 115,199 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

corrosion to bottom of n/s/f door

excessive corrosion to o/s outer sill - not within a prescribed area

excessive corrosion to o/s/f inner wheel arch - not within a prescribed area

rear brake application slightly uneven - brakes may require attention

rear leaf springs weakened but performance not impaired

water ingress to rear reg plate not affecting legibility of characters

Fail 26 Jun 2006 115,069 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3) DANGEROUS

Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

corrosion to bottom of n/s door

excessive corrosion to o/s/f inner wheel arch - not within a prescribed area

rear brake application slightly uneven - brakes may require attention

rear leaf springs weakened but performance not impaired

water ingress to rear reg plate not affecting legibility of characters

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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F291 STR is a 1989 Citroen C25 in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F291 STR, 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 F291 STR registered?

F291 STR is a 1989 Citroen C25, first registered on 31 March 1989.

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