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F679 XEF

1989 Citroen C25

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

61,290 mi
Last recorded61,290 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 1989 Citroen C2585,036 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF679 XEF
MakeCitroen
ModelC25
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 61,290 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 61,200 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 60,090 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 59,384 miles

corrosion around body and doors

Pass 6 Aug 2021 57,483 miles

slight corrosion around doors and body

Pass 11 Mar 2020 56,678 miles

Front panel at head lights getting corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x 2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x 2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 56,053 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 55,455 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 55,450 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under doorstep (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 54,996 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 54,511 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 54,511 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside inner wing and offside doorstep corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 54,294 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 54,291 miles

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

tyres cracking

Pass 26 Feb 2013 54,277 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 54,183 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 53,394 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2011 53,394 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 52,988 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 52,988 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 52,628 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 52,628 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 51,319 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Feb 2008 51,318 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Feb 2007 50,642 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 49,823 miles

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

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

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

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

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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F679 XEF is a 1989 Citroen C25 in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 F679 XEF, 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 F679 XEF registered?

F679 XEF is a 1989 Citroen C25, first registered on 8 June 1989.

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