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G486 PCE

1990 Citroen C25

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

195,799 mi
Last recorded195,799 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 1990 Citroen C2592,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG486 PCE
MakeCitroen
ModelC25
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 195,799 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 193,784 miles

advise both front flexy brake hoses perishing

Pass 20 Nov 2023 192,148 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 189,517 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 189,398 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 189,381 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 189,327 miles

advise corrosion to front cross member

advise offside outer cv boot damp

advise spare wheel heavily corroded advise not to use

Pass 12 Nov 2019 189,276 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 189,112 miles

advise corrosion to the nearside front inner wheel arch

Fail 19 Nov 2018 189,112 miles

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

advise corrosion to the nearside front inner wheel arch

Pass 9 Nov 2017 188,583 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 187 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 184,940 miles

chip in screen

corrosion on front brake discs

corrosion on o/s/f inner wing at front

footbrake travel

Pass 6 Nov 2014 184,729 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 184,469 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 184,469 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 183,965 miles

Oil leak

advise corrosion to centre brake pipes

Pass 15 Nov 2011 182,975 miles

Oil leak

advise corrosion to centre main brake pipe

Pass 24 Nov 2010 118,196 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 181,963 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 180,497 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

n/s/f flexi hose cover split

osr wheel slightly binding

Fail 29 Oct 2008 180,497 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

n/s/f flexi hose cover split

osr wheel slightly binding

Pass 5 Nov 2007 180,404 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 179,850 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 179,850 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Oct 2005 178,601 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2005 178,601 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

headlamp masks/converters fitted

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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G486 PCE is a 1990 Citroen C25 in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 G486 PCE, 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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G486 PCE is a 1990 Citroen C25, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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