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J212 HWS

1992 Citroen C25

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

61,457 mi
Last recorded61,457 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2013
Typical for 1992 Citroen C2599,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ212 HWS
MakeCitroen
ModelC25
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2013 61,457 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

underbody surface rust

Pass 17 Jul 2012 61,420 miles

clutch and brake pedal loose on housing

Fail 5 Jul 2012 61,396 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

clutch and brake pedal loose on housing

Pass 16 Jul 2011 60,245 miles

Both rear leaf springs have rubbers or rebound clips missing.

Corrosion to nearside inner sill under car, not in prescribed area.

corrosion to offside inner sill under car, not in prescribed area.

Fail 12 Jul 2011 60,242 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Both rear leaf springs have rubbers or rebound clips missing.

Corrosion to nearside inner sill under car, not in prescribed area.

corrosion to offside inner sill under car, not in prescribed area.

Pass 9 Jul 2010 59,030 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 58,226 miles

Bodyfiller noted at nearside rear wheelarch.

Fail 8 Jul 2009 58,226 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Bodyfiller noted at nearside rear wheelarch.

Pass 8 Jul 2008 57,311 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 4 Jul 2008 57,302 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2007 56,567 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 56,567 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 54,671 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2005 53,582 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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J212 HWS is a 1992 Citroen C25 in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1992 Citroen C25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 99,467 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 J212 HWS, 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 34 years old, this Citroen C25 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J212 HWS is a 1992 Citroen C25, first registered on 30 April 1992.

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