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G496 MUE

1990 Citroen C25

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

94,802 mi
Last recorded94,802 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2022
Typical for 1990 Citroen C2592,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG496 MUE
MakeCitroen
ModelC25
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2022 94,802 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated seat mounting area (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch areas/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leaf spring front mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leaf spring rear mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill/under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated seat mounting area (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch areas/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leaf spring front mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leaf spring rear mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill/under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible lower nut missing top nut insecure (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f and n/s/f brake discs corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material master cylinder to n/s/f corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside gear box mounting area corroded

Non obligatory mirror damaged centre rear view ()

Pass 22 Jun 2019 93,394 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2018

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2018

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 92,432 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 19 Aug 2017 92,436 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 92,002 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 91,387 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 91,387 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 90,848 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

offside inner and outter sills slightly corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2011 89,703 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 88,782 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 87,845 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 20 Aug 2009 87,845 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 87,133 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 87,133 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 82,766 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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G496 MUE is a 1990 Citroen C25 in White with a 2,500cc diesel 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 G496 MUE, 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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G496 MUE is a 1990 Citroen C25, first registered on 2 February 1990.

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