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F628 NGW

1989 Citroen C25

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

75,250 mi
Last recorded75,250 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Citroen C2585,036 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF628 NGW
MakeCitroen
ModelC25
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 75,250 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 71,055 miles

Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroded

Fail 7 May 2024 71,052 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 5 May 2023 67,185 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2022 65,388 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 63,033 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2021 63,026 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wing area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 62,118 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2019 62,118 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2018 60,452 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Track rod end boot split slightly

Pass 14 Oct 2017 59,611 miles

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

corrosion to front brake disc inner faces

Pass 8 Oct 2016 57,992 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

slight corrosion to n/s/f inner arch

Pass 22 Oct 2015 157,029 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 153,653 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 152,175 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 151,311 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 149,276 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 147,002 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 143,935 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 143,934 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 143,934 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 141,023 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 141,023 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 135,284 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 135,284 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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F628 NGW is a 1989 Citroen C25 in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 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 F628 NGW, 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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F628 NGW is a 1989 Citroen C25, first registered on 28 July 1989.

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