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F876 RBY

1989 Citroen C25

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2025
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

92,110 mi
Last recorded92,110 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Citroen C2585,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF876 RBY
MakeCitroen
ModelC25
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Fail 16 Jun 2026 92,110 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced at sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced at sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 91,946 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2024 91,930 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 91,795 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 91,199 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 90,195 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Oct 2021 90,194 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 89,188 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 88,400 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 85,599 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 85,597 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 85,259 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Fail 5 Oct 2017 85,257 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped both (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 84,068 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 84,060 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 10 Oct 2016 84,040 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front to mid joint (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively damaged resivior feeding pump hose deteriorated and swollen (2.3.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases link pipe front pipe to centre box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion leg to inner wing (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion leg to inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both ns and os (2.7.4)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement stabaliser (6.1.D.1a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both ns and os (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear torsion bar bearing siezed resulting in no suspension movement

Pass 30 Oct 2015 81,413 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside steering arm has slight play

Fail 30 Oct 2015 81,413 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside steering arm has slight play

Pass 12 Nov 2014 81,885 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 81,272 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 81,262 miles

Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 78,940 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011
Pass 26 Oct 2010 77,108 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 75,312 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 73,962 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 73,886 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Trailing arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 19 Jan 2006 73,836 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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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F876 RBY is a 1989 Citroen C25 in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 F876 RBY, 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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F876 RBY is a 1989 Citroen C25, first registered on 1 May 1989.

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