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J388 MCK

1992 Citroen C25

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

76,200 mi
Last recorded76,200 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 1992 Citroen C2599,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ388 MCK
MakeCitroen
ModelC25
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 76,200 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 76,123 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 76,033 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 76,000 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 73,227 miles

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal vehicle body/chassis repairs visible (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2020 73,151 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dips wrong side (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength end valance/spring mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dips wrong side (4.1.2 (c))

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

Fail 25 Sep 2019 73,141 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 73,102 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 73,077 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 May 2017 70,948 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 May 2017 70,923 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 May 2016 69,663 miles

os sill corroded

slight corrosdion to nsf and osf inner wings

slight corrosion to nsf and osf inner wings

Fail 4 May 2016 69,663 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

os sill corroded

slight corrosdion to nsf and osf inner wings

slight corrosion to nsf and osf inner wings

Pass 22 May 2015 68,741 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight play in osf wheel bearing

Fail 8 May 2015 68,741 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight play in osf wheel bearing

Pass 9 May 2014 68,393 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 22 Apr 2014 68,392 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 8 Aug 2013 68,388 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust rubber missing but sytem adequitly supported

light chassis and underbody corrosion

rear tyres perished

Pass 6 Mar 2012 68,312 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Mar 2012 68,312 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 67,870 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 64,233 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 64,233 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 Jun 2008 62,464 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 62,464 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 60,060 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 59,507 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nail in tyre

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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J388 MCK is a 1992 Citroen C25 in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 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 J388 MCK, 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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J388 MCK is a 1992 Citroen C25, first registered on 14 February 1992.

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