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H197 YAG

1990 Citroen C25

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

74,641 mi
Last recorded74,641 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Citroen C2592,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH197 YAG
MakeCitroen
ModelC25
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 74,641 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 74,469 miles

under body corrosion

Pass 22 May 2024 74,253 miles

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

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

underbody corroded

Fail 22 May 2024 74,253 miles

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

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

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

underbody corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2023 72,861 miles

Corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components

Fail 25 Apr 2023 72,855 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components

Offside front inner wheelarch corroded and holed not prescribed area

Pass 24 May 2022 71,120 miles

All tyres over 10 years old

Corrosion to underside of vehicle

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 69,484 miles

All tyres above ten years old

Fail 28 Apr 2021 69,478 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

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

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

All tyres above ten years old

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis inside wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 69,376 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 69,374 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 67,690 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 66,229 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 Aug 2017 66,227 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear inner sill area (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 64,041 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 Aug 2016 64,039 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 63,462 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2015 63,419 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 63,379 miles

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

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

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

under body corrosion

Pass 25 Aug 2011 63,342 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 63,115 miles

both rears and o/s front tyres side walls cracking.

both wipers starting too split

possable filler inn vehicle structure

Pass 12 Mar 2010 62,681 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2008 62,453 miles

slight corrosion on o/s inner sill

Fail 12 May 2008 62,432 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

slight corrosion on o/s inner sill

Pass 22 May 2007 61,807 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all exhaust mounting rubbers splitting

slight corrosion /nearside front inner wheelarch

Pass 19 May 2006 61,021 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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H197 YAG is a 1990 Citroen C25 in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 H197 YAG, 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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H197 YAG is a 1990 Citroen C25, first registered on 17 October 1990.

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