MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
125,245 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
been under sealed all over making it hard to inspect
Brake pipe excessively corroded all fronts (3.6.B.2c)
Direction indicators not working all (1.4.A.2c)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative all (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
been under sealed all over making it hard to inspect
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front spring mount corrosion in more then one place (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded serious corrosion in more then one place (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front spring mount corrosion in more then one place (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded serious corrosion in more then one place (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
corrosion on doors
serious underside corrosion
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
all exhaust rubbers perished
all suspension busshes perished
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
all exhaust rubbers perished
all suspension bushes perished
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
chassis in very poor condition
nearside inner cv boot twisted
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Gearbox mounting defective
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
chassis in very poor condition
nearside inner cv boot twisted
Gearbox mounting defective
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
water tank at rear straps broken & insecure
Battery insecure
both sides front lower track control arms inner bushes splitting
fan belt slack & squealing
n/s/r (front of) spring hanger poorly welded previous repair!
various previous weld patches of poor quality welding but not in structual areas
Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Battery insecure
both sides front lower track control arms inner bushes splitting
fan belt slack & squealing
n/s/r (front of) spring hanger poorly welded previous repair!
various previous weld patches of poor quality welding but not in structual areas
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Clutch pedal anti slip pad missing
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
clutch pedal anti slip pad missing
How Reliable is the Citroen C25?
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F856 DRH is a 1989 Citroen C25 in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.6%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 F856 DRH, 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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F856 DRH is a 1989 Citroen C25, first registered on 10 May 1989.
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