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G178 EHF

1990 Citroen C25

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,098 mi
Last recorded81,098 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 Citroen C2592,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG178 EHF
MakeCitroen
ModelC25
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 81,098 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately secured FRONT TO REAR (4.11 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

suspension components corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2024 79,212 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

Offside Front Lower Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust system corroded

under-body corrosion

Pass 12 Jul 2018 78,853 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2018 78,852 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 78,734 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2017 78,734 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 78,741 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both nearside front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Oct 2016 78,732 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both nearside front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Sep 2016 78,694 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Fail 23 Jul 2015 78,624 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 78,624 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2013 78,543 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 73,965 miles

BRAKE FLUID LOW LEVEL WARNING DEVICE DISCONNECTED

DRIVERS DOOR HANDLE BOTTOM ATTACHMENT BROKEN

GREESE AROUND NEARSIDE FRONT OUTER C.V JOINT AREA

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

OFFSIDE BOTTOM FOG LIGHT NOT WORKING

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

UNABLE TO SPIN BOTH FRONT WHEELS TO CHECK WHEEL BEARINGS

WHEEL TRIMS FITTED

WIRING SECURITY AROUND COOLING FAN AREA

Fail 19 Jul 2012 73,953 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

BRAKE FLUID LOW LEVEL WARNING DEVICE DISCONNECTED

DRIVERS DOOR HANDLE BOTTOM ATTACHMENT BROKEN

GREESE AROUND NEARSIDE FRONT OUTER C.V JOINT AREA

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

OFFSIDE BOTTOM FOG LIGHT NOT WORKING

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

UNABLE TO SPIN BOTH FRONT WHEELS TO CHECK WHEEL BEARINGS

WHEEL TRIMS FITTED

WIRING SECURITY AROUND COOLING FAN AREA

Pass 14 Feb 2011 66,252 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 65,232 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2009 65,229 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 62,877 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 59,108 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 59,108 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 52,426 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 52,398 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 51,838 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 51,838 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2005 50,775 miles

Offside rear hand brake slightly low effort

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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G178 EHF is a 1990 Citroen C25 in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1990 Citroen C25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 92,703 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 G178 EHF, 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 36 years old, this Citroen C25 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G178 EHF is a 1990 Citroen C25, first registered on 1 July 1990.

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