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F853 UHJ

1988 Citroen C25

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

187,796 mi
Last recorded187,796 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2014
Typical for 1988 Citroen C2588,670 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF853 UHJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC25
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2014 187,796 miles

n/s rear wheel bearing getting noisey

Pass 28 Nov 2013 180,190 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2013 180,190 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2013 180,174 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 174,840 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 173,324 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 170,555 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 166,739 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 164,074 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 162,456 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 162,456 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (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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F853 UHJ is a 1988 Citroen C25 in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1988 Citroen C25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 88,670 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 F853 UHJ, 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 38 years old, this Citroen C25 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F853 UHJ registered?

F853 UHJ is a 1988 Citroen C25, first registered on 31 December 1988.

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