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H425 BJA

1990 Citroen C25

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

48,897 mi
Last recorded48,897 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1990 Citroen C2592,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH425 BJA
MakeCitroen
ModelC25
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 48,897 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2026 48,897 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2026 48,893 miles

Front Upper Steering column universal joint locking device missing Steering shaft pinch bolt missing. (2.1.3 (d))

Front Windscreen washer not working Both. (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Affected by direction light. (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 48,356 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Tail pipe mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Sep 2024 48,326 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point is corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 47,023 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 46,074 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2022 46,035 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel o/s and n/s (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2021 42,931 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 40,824 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Jul 2020 40,824 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 39,911 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 12 Jul 2019 39,901 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2018 37,328 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 35,871 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 35,871 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2016 34,046 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 34,046 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 32,154 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 31,856 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 31,361 miles

Exhaust system supported by wire

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 May 2011 31,329 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 May 2011 31,329 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Apr 2009 31,303 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

n/s/r body floor rotten

play in n/s driveshaft

Pass 5 Apr 2008 29,989 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 5 Apr 2008 29,989 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 6 Apr 2007 28,558 miles

slight bind o/s/r

Pass 8 Apr 2006 27,479 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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H425 BJA is a 1990 Citroen C25 in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 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 H425 BJA, 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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H425 BJA is a 1990 Citroen C25, first registered on 9 October 1990.

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