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H271 UPW

1991 Citroen C25

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

90,375 mi
Last recorded90,375 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 1991 Citroen C2596,821 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH271 UPW
MakeCitroen
ModelC25
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 90,375 miles

Both sides wheel arch corroded

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel arch corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 86,205 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both front brake discs show wear and little corrosion

both front wheel arches show little corrosion

n/s/r lamp little crack

o/s/r wheel arch show little corrosion

Pass 20 Oct 2022 83,381 miles

n/s/r lamp cracked

Pass 30 Sep 2021 79,767 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 78,636 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2020 78,636 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 76,428 miles

n/s/r lamp taped

n/s/r tyre cracking /perished

previous repairs to both outer sills

sump corroded/ oil residue on engine

Fail 27 Dec 2019 76,406 miles

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

n/s/r lamp taped

n/s/r tyre cracking /perished

previous repairs to both outer sills

sump corroded/ oil residue on engine

Pass 15 Oct 2018 71,077 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Coolant leak ()

Pass 8 Sep 2017 68,328 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Sep 2017 68,147 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 60,073 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp area (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2016 60,073 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp area (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 55,303 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 55,303 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords between tread and tyre wall (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 53,774 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 53,423 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 53,097 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 52,430 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 52,122 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 51,338 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 51,328 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 51,328 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 50,988 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Oct 2006 50,988 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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H271 UPW is a 1991 Citroen C25 in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 1991 Citroen C25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 96,821 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 H271 UPW, 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 35 years old, this Citroen C25 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H271 UPW is a 1991 Citroen C25, first registered on 29 April 1991.

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