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H821 XEC

1991 Citroen C25

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

159,980 mi
Last recorded159,980 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2020
Typical for 1991 Citroen C2596,821 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH821 XEC
MakeCitroen
ModelC25
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2020 159,980 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 156,743 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

allover corrosion

front bumper insecure

Fail 28 Dec 2017 156,737 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front scuttle holed at bonnet hinges (3.6.C.3)

Central Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner step holed multiple places (2.4.A.3)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door step holed (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill holed (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded holed at leaf spring carrier (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch holed x4 (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jack support mountings holed x2 (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber holed at mountings (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch near battery (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg holed x2 (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch holed x3 (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorbers holed at mountings (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded step holed in multiple places (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

allover corrosion

front bumper insecure

Fail 28 Jul 2017 156,459 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported pipe to middle (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion inner wheel arch near shocker mounting (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings under bonnet near battery (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 154,481 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

gear bnox oil leak

Fail 7 Jun 2016 154,399 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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 Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 145,343 miles

both front jacking points starting to corrode

front and rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 12 Apr 2013 139,356 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside rear tyre tread starting to crack

Fail 5 Apr 2013 139,345 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside rear tyre tread starting to crack

Pass 7 Jun 2012 138,422 miles

All prescribed areas [underneith vehicle] have signs of corrosion.

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear [inner] wheel arch has bubbles of corrosion.

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside inner sill has traces of body filler

Offside rear [inner] wheel arch has bubbles of corrosion.

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2011 133,139 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 133,139 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 127,897 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 127,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear panal corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2010 127,861 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside outer wheel rim damaged

Nearside rear tyre cracked

Pass 25 Feb 2009 122,059 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 122,059 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 117,286 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 114,495 miles

advise slight oil leak gear box

under side body rusty

Pass 25 Feb 2006 110,196 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 110,184 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front cv boot cracked

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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H821 XEC is a 1991 Citroen C25 in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 H821 XEC, 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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H821 XEC is a 1991 Citroen C25, first registered on 1 March 1991.

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