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H169 JLF

1990 Citroen C25

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

176,640 mi
Last recorded176,640 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 1990 Citroen C2592,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH169 JLF
MakeCitroen
ModelC25
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 176,640 miles

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

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

Nearside Front inner wing corroded

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 175,276 miles

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

Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroded not within 30cm of a prescribed area

Nearside Front tyre perished

Offside Front perished

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 174,431 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2022 173,675 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 9 Aug 2022 173,674 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 172,260 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 172,259 miles

Nearside Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 170,146 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 169,477 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner and outer boots (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner and outer boots (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 166,463 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 164,218 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe in wheel arch slightly corroded at union (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear slight brake bind

Offside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 23 Jun 2016 164,216 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect headlamp kick up incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect headlamp kick up incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe in wheel arch slightly corroded at union (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear slight brake bind

Offside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 2 May 2015 161,562 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 May 2014 155,505 miles

slight play/noise offside & nearside rear wheel bearings

Pass 3 Sep 2013 154,646 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2013 15,464 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 151,211 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2012 151,211 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

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

front brake disc's corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2011 148,867 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 148,867 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 140,095 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 140,073 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

both front brake discs starting to corrode

Pass 28 Jan 2009 132,295 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 122,689 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 113,354 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 101,591 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 101,591 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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H169 JLF is a 1990 Citroen C25 in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 H169 JLF, 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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H169 JLF is a 1990 Citroen C25, first registered on 2 August 1990.

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