MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
125,298 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point and inner door shut (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner wheel arch, close to suspension mount (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Cab steps so insecure it is likely to cause injury step mounting heavily corroded likely to fail (6.2.8 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner door shut and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer wheel arches and front lower panel below headlights corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre badly perished and age dated 2007 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre badly perished and aged 2007 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Inner Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
All tyres perished
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner arch corroded
exhaust rubbers split
vacum pump broken off bracket
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front INNER SILL HAS SLIGHT COROSSION
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Headlamps fitted continental type, kick ups to the offside masked with tape
Nearside Headlamp aim too high continental kick up to offside (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high continental kick up to the offside (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
temp fuel filler cap fitted does have a positive seal
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect and offside kick up (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
temp fuel filler cap fitted does have a positive seal
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Oil leak
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
battery insecure
Windscreen washer aim could be better, osf track rod end rubber spliting, NSF brake binding slightly, NSF metal brake pipe pipe rusty
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
near side inner step corroded but not within perscribed area
corrosion srating in os inner sill
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
corrosion in offside front inner wing
nearside door mirror deteriorating
nearside rear inner sills tender due to corrosion
offside door mirror deteriorated in one corner
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)
nearside front tyre has large split
How Reliable is the Citroen C25?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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F42 THD is a 1989 Citroen C25 in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 F42 THD, 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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F42 THD is a 1989 Citroen C25, first registered on 25 January 1989.
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