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G494 AOW

1990 Citroen C25

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

75,555 mi
Last recorded75,555 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 1990 Citroen C2592,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG494 AOW
MakeCitroen
ModelC25
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 75,555 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive engine bay panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2025 75,548 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to brake pipe leak (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive engine bay panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 75,347 miles

Front brake callipers rusty

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear brake drums rusty

Pass 23 Jul 2014 74,484 miles

front nearside tyre sidewall cracked close to cords

front offside tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 16 Jul 2013 74,173 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2013 74,167 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 29 May 2012 72,908 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2011 72,192 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake imbalance high recommend brake service

Pass 25 Jun 2011 72,192 miles

rear brake imbalance high recommend brake service

Fail 24 Apr 2010 71,082 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 71,082 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 69,526 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 65,539 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 3 May 2007 65,539 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 65,386 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 65,386 miles

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

Nearside Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b) DANGEROUS

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2006 57,766 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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G494 AOW is a 1990 Citroen C25 in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 G494 AOW, 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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G494 AOW is a 1990 Citroen C25, first registered on 30 May 1990.

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