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J278 VOM

1992 Citroen C25

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

152,353 mi
Last recorded152,353 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1992 Citroen C2599,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ278 VOM
MakeCitroen
ModelC25
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 152,353 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2025 151,985 miles
Fail 1 May 2025 151,929 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2024 149,890 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess o/s and n/s (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 10 May 2024 149,890 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess o/s and n/s (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 19 May 2023 147,506 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess o/s and n/s (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 11 May 2023 147,506 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess o/s and n/s (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 12 May 2022 146,582 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2021 144,518 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 5 May 2021 144,518 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 17 May 2019 140,093 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess o/s and n/s outer cables (1.1.15 (a))

Rear rear exhaust tail pipe to silencer corroded and weak

Pass 4 May 2018 137,939 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 137,937 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 135,026 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced water in the lense (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lense damaged, red tape masking white light (1.1.A.3d)

continental headlamps offside kick ups masked

Pass 2 May 2014 132,918 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 Apr 2014 132,918 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2013 129,390 miles

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

brake pad wear indicator wire not connected

Fail 23 Apr 2013 129,390 miles

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

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

brake pad wear indicator wire not connected

Pass 23 Apr 2012 125,310 miles

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

brake pad wear indicator wire not connected

Pass 5 May 2011 122,271 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 122,223 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 117,642 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 117,598 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 1 May 2009 115,324 miles

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

o/s front disc starting to warp

Pass 31 May 2008 115,300 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 115,297 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 112,383 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 109,824 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 109,824 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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J278 VOM is a 1992 Citroen C25 in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 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 J278 VOM, 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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J278 VOM is a 1992 Citroen C25, first registered on 22 June 1992.

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