MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
211,089 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Braking system leaking front to rear pipe (3.6.A.1)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Oil leak ()
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
rear step irons sticking out from rear of vehicle
water leak on engine
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Lower Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside front headlight bottom clip broken
offside front headlight glass unbonded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Citroen C25?
Based on 11,077 MOT tests across 1,112 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J596 KDL is a 1992 Citroen C25 in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 J596 KDL, 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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J596 KDL is a 1992 Citroen C25, first registered on 30 March 1992.
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