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H779 VAT

1990 Citroen C25

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2025
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

44,255 mi
Last recorded44,255 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2024
Typical for 1990 Citroen C2592,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH779 VAT
MakeCitroen
ModelC25
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2024 44,255 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2024 44,255 miles

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

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

Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel front axle (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 43,983 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 43,542 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 42,681 miles

Advise coil springs corroded.

Advise general corrosion

Pass 11 Sep 2019 42,523 miles

Bike rack partially blocking rear lamps.

Fail 22 Aug 2019 42,513 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Indicator switch inoperative No left indicator (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Direction indicator not working All (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear View not adequate. (3.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

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

Bike rack partially blocking rear light units.

Crankshaft pulley oscillating.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play 3rd axel (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy 2nd axel (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy 2nd axel (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake flexi hose rubbing against sharp object

Pass 31 Jul 2015 42,513 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 42,513 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 5 May 2010 42,266 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2010 42,265 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 41,982 miles

GENERAL UNDERBODY CORROSION -FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSIONS CORRODED

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

REAR EXHAUST RUBBERS PERISHED

Fail 1 Apr 2009 41,982 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

GENERAL UNDERBODY CORROSION -FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSIONS CORRODED

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

REAR EXHAUST RUBBERS PERISHED

Pass 20 Jul 2007 41,259 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 41,259 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2007 41,221 miles

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

Rear Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Pass 12 May 2006 40,053 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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H779 VAT is a 1990 Citroen C25 in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 H779 VAT, 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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H779 VAT is a 1990 Citroen C25, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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