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G557 WOW

1989 Citroen C25

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

84,971 mi
Last recorded84,971 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2018
Typical for 1989 Citroen C2585,036 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG557 WOW
MakeCitroen
ModelC25
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2018 84,971 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside bonnet hinge mounting corroded

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

water pipe fouling timing belt

Fail 10 Sep 2018 84,959 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 84,969 miles

Nearside Front Inner Sill corroded but not a prescribed area

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Inner Arch corroded but not a prescribed area

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 4 Sep 2017 84,969 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (marked with chalk) (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (marked with chalk) (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (marked with chalk) (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (marked with chalk) (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (marked with chalk) (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is severely distorted Suspension mount (marked with chalk) (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Sill corroded but not a prescribed area

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Inner Arch corroded but not a prescribed area

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Sep 2016 84,582 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 Sep 2016 84,582 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 84,144 miles

Slight play in near side inner steering rack

Slight play in off side hub assembly

Pass 4 Jul 2011 82,185 miles

Exhaust has slight gas leak

Slight play in o/s/f hub assembly

Pass 29 May 2010

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 80,535 miles

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

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

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

off side brake pads half worn

Pass 14 Feb 2006 79,216 miles

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

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

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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G557 WOW is a 1989 Citroen C25 in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1989 Citroen C25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 85,036 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 G557 WOW, 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 37 years old, this Citroen C25 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G557 WOW is a 1989 Citroen C25, first registered on 9 October 1989.

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