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F912 BYA

1988 Citroen C25

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

79,874 mi
Last recorded79,874 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2022
Typical for 1988 Citroen C2588,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF912 BYA
MakeCitroen
ModelC25
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2022 79,874 miles

Nearside Rear service brake low effort

Fail 7 Apr 2022 79,872 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear service brake low effort

Pass 12 Apr 2021 78,041 miles
Pass 23 May 2020 77,668 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 76,560 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 75,325 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 73,541 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 72,247 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 71,085 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 69,910 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 68,259 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 65,841 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Apr 2012 65,807 miles

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 5 May 2011 64,892 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

exhaust mounting rubbers are deteriated

Pass 13 May 2010 63,651 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 May 2010 63,651 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 May 2009 62,041 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 60,364 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 58,391 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 56,035 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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F912 BYA is a 1988 Citroen C25 in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 F912 BYA, 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 F912 BYA registered?

F912 BYA is a 1988 Citroen C25, first registered on 4 August 1988.

Is F912 BYA safe to buy?

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