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F778 KBU

1989 Citroen C25

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,699 mi
Last recorded92,699 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2015
Typical for 1989 Citroen C2585,036 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF778 KBU
MakeCitroen
ModelC25
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2015 92,699 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 92,699 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 91,793 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 81,623 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 80,436 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 79,583 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 79,342 miles

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

nearside rear side lamp bulb not working.

Pass 7 May 2008 78,832 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 2 May 2008 78,832 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 77,248 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

o/s/r tyre sidewalls slightly perished

Pass 22 Mar 2006 75,138 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 75,138 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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F778 KBU is a 1989 Citroen C25 in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F778 KBU, 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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F778 KBU is a 1989 Citroen C25, first registered on 23 March 1989.

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