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G655 OAL

1989 Citroen C25

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

147,787 mi
Last recorded147,787 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2019
Typical for 1989 Citroen C2585,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG655 OAL
MakeCitroen
ModelC25
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 6 Dec 2019 147,787 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Cab steps so insecure it is likely to cause injury (6.2.8 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 146,500 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 146,500 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2017 143,640 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 140,304 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 136,619 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.6.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside front inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Fail 7 Dec 2015 136,619 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside front inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.6.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside front inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 133,125 miles

Both front inner arches corroded

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 132,331 miles

Both front inner wheel arches slightly corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2012 130,100 miles

battery insecure

n/s/f floor corroded 35cm fromseat belt

Fail 21 Nov 2012 130,100 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

battery insecure

n/s/f floor corroded 35cm fromseat belt

Pass 25 Oct 2011 130,092 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

advise front brake discs worn

advise nearside front lower inner wing slightly corroded

advise nearside front step and sill corroded may need attention soon

advise oil leaks

Fail 12 Oct 2011 130,082 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

advise front brake discs worn

advise nearside front lower inner wing slightly corroded

advise nearside front step and sill corroded may need attention soon

advise oil leaks

advise oil leaks

Pass 26 Aug 2010 127,901 miles

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

nearside outer and under sill corroded outside prescribed area

Fail 18 Aug 2010 127,856 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

nearside outer and under sill corroded outside prescribed area

Pass 23 Jun 2009 119,606 miles

advise slight stiffness in handbrake lever

slight corrosion in both front braka discs

some breakage and corrosion in both front inner wheel arches and nearside front door step

Pass 23 May 2008 116,360 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 116,344 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Centre Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 116,022 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 115,566 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 115,556 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2006 115,531 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.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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G655 OAL is a 1989 Citroen C25 in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 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 G655 OAL, 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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G655 OAL is a 1989 Citroen C25, first registered on 15 August 1989.

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