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G839 YDL

1990 Citroen C25

Cream Diesel 2482cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

138,270 mi
Last recorded138,270 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 1990 Citroen C2592,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG839 YDL
MakeCitroen
ModelC25
Year1990
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,482cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 138,270 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 135,820 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 132,784 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 130,083 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front pipes are covered unable to inspect (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush is split but no movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front cv gaiter has a very small split but not allowing dirt to enter

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush is split but no movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 127,525 miles

Front front panel under headlights corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2019 126,290 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 123,782 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 123,745 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 116,592 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 114,232 miles

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

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

front disc's corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2012 114,232 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

front disc's corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2010 111,880 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 111,880 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2008 103,401 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 103,374 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 102,462 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 102,406 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2007 98,464 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2006 94,431 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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G839 YDL is a 1990 Citroen C25 in Cream with a 2,482cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 G839 YDL, 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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G839 YDL is a 1990 Citroen C25, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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