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F954 PAD

1988 Citroen C25

Brown Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2016
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

70,617 mi
Last recorded70,617 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2015
Typical for 1988 Citroen C2588,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF954 PAD
MakeCitroen
ModelC25
Year1988
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2015 70,617 miles

various unseemed welding patches but not within any main bearing points.

Fail 16 Oct 2015 70,609 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

body and chassis very corroded

exhaust system very corroded

front brake hoses perished

handbrake cables in very poor condition

rear tyres cracking

Fail 11 Aug 2015 70,393 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear tyres cracking between treads, no cords visible.

Corrosion around bonnet hinges, still considered to be secure.

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 69,578 miles

Both front brake discs pitiing/corroding,but not considered to be seriously weakened or insecure

Both handbrake cables deteriorating

Both rear exhaust support rubbers cracking deteriorating.

Fail 15 Nov 2011 69,578 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Both front brake discs pitiing/corroding,but not considered to be seriously weakened or insecure

Both handbrake cables deteriorating

Both rear exhaust support rubbers cracking deteriorating.

Fail 19 Oct 2010 68,561 miles

Front brake discs corroded & pitted, nt excessively weakened or insecure.

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

Nearside front tyre deteriorated, no reinforcing seen.

Nearside rear body outrigger corroded, not prescribed area.

Nearside side-sill corroded & holed, not prescribed area.

Offside front tyre cracked, deteriorated & damaged, no reinforcing seen.

Pass 19 Oct 2010 68,561 miles

Front brake discs corroded & pitted, nt excessively weakened or insecure.

Nearside front tyre deteriorated, no reinforcing seen.

Nearside rear body outrigger corroded, not prescribed area.

Nearside side-sill corroded & holed, not prescribed area.

Offside front tyre cracked, deteriorated & damaged, no reinforcing seen.

Pass 24 Apr 2007 68,519 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s front tyre sidewall cracks

Pass 11 Mar 2006 67,672 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 67,667 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2005 67,642 miles

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

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

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Front brake flexible hoses deteriorated, not excessively.

Front discs corroded, not excessively.

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

Offside front inner wing & seams corroded, not excessive. †Corrosion around rear spring mounts, not excessive.

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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F954 PAD is a 1988 Citroen C25 in Brown with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 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 F954 PAD, 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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F954 PAD is a 1988 Citroen C25, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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