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J226 HWS

1992 Citroen C25

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

57,937 mi
Last recorded57,937 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1992 Citroen C2599,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ226 HWS
MakeCitroen
ModelC25
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 57,937 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 53,621 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 48,787 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 48,519 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 48,184 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Fail 24 Nov 2017 48,184 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 48,064 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 47,259 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 46,046 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 45,075 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 42,759 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 41,030 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 39,421 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 38,346 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 35,417 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 33,579 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 32,130 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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J226 HWS is a 1992 Citroen C25 in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 J226 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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What year was J226 HWS registered?

J226 HWS is a 1992 Citroen C25, first registered on 30 April 1992.

Is J226 HWS safe to buy?

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