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H831 FBP

1991 Citroen C25

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2023
Tests34 (16 pass, 18 fail)
Pass rate47.1%

Mileage

67,894 mi
Last recorded67,894 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2022
Typical for 1991 Citroen C2596,821 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH831 FBP
MakeCitroen
ModelC25
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 18 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2022 67,894 miles

Nearside Front inner arch corroded

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

Fail 20 Jun 2022 67,894 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced passenger seat inner mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front inner arch corroded

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

Pass 14 May 2021 67,894 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch to chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2021 67,894 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch to chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 67,894 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 67,894 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 66,597 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 1 Mar 2019 66,591 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength end of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outrigger (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill detached (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 May 2018 65,914 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive of outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside side door rusty bottom edge

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

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

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

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

both rear brake plates rusty

exhaust rusty

front floor rusty both sides under seats

Fail 4 May 2018 65,914 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive of outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside side door rusty bottom edge

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

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

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

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

both rear brake plates rusty

exhaust rusty

front floor rusty both sides under seats

Fail 6 Feb 2018 65,912 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive of outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside side door rusty bottom edge

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

both rear brake back plates rusty

exhaust rusty

front floor rusty under seats

Pass 24 Mar 2017 64,027 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive of outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside side door rusty bottom edge

Oil leak engine and gear box ()

Rear exhaust mount split

exhaust rusty

floor rusty under seats both sides

Fail 24 Mar 2017 64,027 miles

Brake pump/compressor drive belt excessively loose (3.6.F.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive of outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside side door rusty bottom edge

Oil leak engine and gear box ()

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear exhaust mount split

exhaust rusty

floor rusty under seats both sides

Fail 24 Jan 2017 64,019 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted rubbing on strut (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing at strut top mount area (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Brake servo repaired, but not inappropriately brake vacuum pump belt slack (3.6.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive of outer sill at rear (2.4.A.3)

Nearside side door rusty bottom edge

Offside outer sill holed and rusty at front out of area

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust mount split

exhaust rusty

floor rusty under seat both sides

gear box oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2016 63,376 miles

Offside Outer sill holed

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust rusty

gear box oil leak

Fail 5 Jul 2016

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part rubbing on strut (3.6.B.4a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective real loose (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed badly perished side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Outer sill holed

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust rusty

gear box oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2015 62,002 miles

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

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

exhaust rusty

gear box oil leak

o/s/r tyre is perished outer side wall

Fail 5 Jun 2015 61,981 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced (2.4.B.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

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

exhaust rusty

gearbox oil leak

o/s/r tyre is badly perished outer side wall ADVISE TO REPLACE

Pass 24 Jun 2014 60,649 miles

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

O/s/r hand brake cable outer case slightly damaged.

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

Fail 5 Jun 2014 60,619 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside 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)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 58,288 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2013 58,288 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2012 58,116 miles

slight play at rack

Fail 29 May 2012 58,116 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

slight play at rack

Pass 8 Jul 2011 56,865 miles

welded repairs look poor

brake fluid required

corrosion in all inner arches

front brake discs rusty

lots of filler and fibreglass applied

Fail 20 Jun 2011 56,863 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

brake fluid required

corrosion in all arches (inner)

front brake discs corroded

lots of filler and fibreglass applied, welded repairs look poor

Pass 15 Jun 2010 56,332 miles

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

Nearside and Offside front and rear inner wings starting to rust

Nearside and Offside inner sills starting to rust

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

Offside front wing starting to rust

Fail 10 Jun 2010 56,330 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside and Offside front and rear inner wings starting to rust

Nearside and Offside inner sills starting to rust

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

Offside front wing starting to rust

Pass 18 Apr 2009 54,745 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 54,737 miles

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

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

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 54,023 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2007 54,022 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 53,042 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 53,020 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

nearside rear tyre tread wearing unevenly and worn smooth outer edge

offsideand nearside rearwheel bearings some noise

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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H831 FBP is a 1991 Citroen C25 in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.

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 H831 FBP, 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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H831 FBP is a 1991 Citroen C25, first registered on 24 June 1991.

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