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H521 DAV

1991 Citroen C25

Beige Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

103,383 mi
Last recorded103,383 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2016
Typical for 1991 Citroen C2596,821 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH521 DAV
MakeCitroen
ModelC25
Year1991
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2016 103,383 miles

under body heavily under sealed

Fail 28 Jul 2016 103,383 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

under body heavily under sealed

Fail 16 Sep 2015 103,335 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped going to rear (3.6.B.1)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded going to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded on bulk head (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

headlamp masks fitted

nearside front outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2014
Pass 10 Dec 2013 102,328 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 99,426 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jul 2012 99,407 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2011 93,511 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jul 2011 93,501 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2010 82,864 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 76,714 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 76,018 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 695,912 miles

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 8 Jun 2006 74,931 miles

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

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

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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H521 DAV is a 1991 Citroen C25 in Beige with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 H521 DAV, 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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H521 DAV is a 1991 Citroen C25, first registered on 18 January 1991.

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