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F768 TPO

1989 Citroen C25

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

83,745 mi
Last recorded83,745 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Citroen C2585,036 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF768 TPO
MakeCitroen
ModelC25
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 83,745 miles

exhaust rubbers perished

headlamp beam patterns weak

underside rusty

Fail 25 Jul 2025 83,735 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust rubbers deteriorated

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

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

Underside rusty in places

Very low effort on nearside parking brake

Pass 28 Oct 2023 82,982 miles

exhaust rubbers perished

slight bind on rear brakes

underside rusty

Pass 3 Oct 2022 81,346 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 80,382 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 80,363 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2019 79,109 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material font to back (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Jul 2018 77,586 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2017 74,871 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 74,353 miles

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 15 May 2015 73,845 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 71,799 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front steering control arm has slight movement.

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Jun 2014 71,799 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front brake discs in poor condition.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside front steering control arm has slight movement.

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Jun 2013 66,666 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn.

Nearside & offside front doors have slight corrosion.

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front headlight glass cracked,not affecting beam image.

Offside rear light lens cracked.

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 24 Jun 2013 66,666 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn.

Nearside & offside front doors have slight corrosion.

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front headlight glass cracked,not affecting beam image.

Offside rear light lens cracked.

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 16 Mar 2012 60,260 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front haedlamp glass cracked & damaged.

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Fail 15 Mar 2012 60,260 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside & offside front wiperblades split on edges.

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside front haedlamp glass cracked & damaged.

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 7 Oct 2010 57,053 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside rear lamp cracked

Fail 6 Oct 2010 57,053 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside rear lamp cracked

Pass 23 Oct 2009 50,117 miles

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

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

engine opil leak unsure of location needs washing off

gearbox mount has crack in rubber

nearside rear leaf spring close to wheel

Fail 23 Oct 2009 50,117 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

engine opil leak unsure of location needs washing off

gearbox mount has crack in rubber

nearside rear leaf spring close to wheel

Pass 5 Sep 2008 41,194 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 38,702 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

spare tyre perished

Pass 1 Oct 2007 38,702 miles

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

spare tyre perished

Pass 7 Sep 2006 38,702 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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F768 TPO 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 68%.

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 F768 TPO, 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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F768 TPO is a 1989 Citroen C25, first registered on 1 July 1989.

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