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FL51 VDA

2001 Citroen C25

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2013
Tests16 (7 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate43.8%

Mileage

156,416 mi
Last recorded156,416 miles
Recorded on20 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Citroen C2591,112 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 VDA
MakeCitroen
ModelC25
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 9 fail
Fail 20 May 2013 156,416 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Pass 3 May 2012 152,991 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

metal brake pipes corroded

o/s rear wheel bearing worn

Fail 2 May 2012 152,991 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s rear wheel bearing worn

Pass 9 Apr 2011 149,507 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

damage to rear bumper

front tyres worn on outside edges

Fail 9 Apr 2011 149,507 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

damage to rear bumper

front tyres worn on outside edges

Pass 4 Sep 2009 141,949 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 141,947 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

windscreen marked by wiper operation

Pass 5 Sep 2008 139,807 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 139,789 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Battery insecure

rear axle bump stops deteriorated

Pass 28 Jun 2007 120,470 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 120,073 miles

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

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 103,822 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 103,822 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2005 97,667 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2005 97,667 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2005 97,666 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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FL51 VDA is a 2001 Citroen C25 in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 43.8%.

Across all 2001 Citroen C25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 91,112 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 FL51 VDA, 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 25 years old, this Citroen C25 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FL51 VDA is a 2001 Citroen C25, first registered on 17 October 2001.

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