CarVerify

Free Car Check

J296 NJA

1992 Citroen C25

White Diesel 1905cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,630 mi
Last recorded44,630 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2024
Typical for 1992 Citroen C2599,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ296 NJA
MakeCitroen
ModelC25
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2024 44,630 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 44,593 miles

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slam panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under battery (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Nov 2023 44,593 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system insecure rubbers missing and perished (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens missing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slam panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under battery (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

fuel cap locked cant be checked

Pass 16 Sep 2022 44,556 miles

Offside Front Lower body corroded but not near prescribed areas

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 44,449 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 43,904 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 43,904 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2019 43,598 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 May 2019 43,598 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2017 42,924 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 42,022 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 41,047 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2015 41,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 39,183 miles

Oil leak

both front brake discs corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2014 39,183 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

both front brake discs corroded

Pass 11 May 2013 38,724 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2012 37,541 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 7 May 2011 37,469 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise both front brake discs corroded

advise both front tyres perished

Pass 7 May 2011 37,469 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise both front brake discs corroded

advise both front tyres perished

Pass 20 Aug 2009 33,772 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front gear box mount loose, PRS

slight rust on o/s/f wheel arch non prescribed area

Fail 20 Aug 2009 33,772 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front gear box mount loose, PRS

slight rust on o/s/f wheel arch non prescribed area

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
Full Citroen C25 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

J296 NJA is a 1992 Citroen C25 in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J296 NJA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of J296 NJA?

You can check the full history of J296 NJA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was J296 NJA registered?

J296 NJA is a 1992 Citroen C25, first registered on 27 March 1992.

Is J296 NJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for J296 NJA shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J296 NJA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on J296 NJA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.