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L116 WHS

1993 Citroen C25

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

142,264 mi
Last recorded142,264 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 1993 Citroen C25104,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL116 WHS
MakeCitroen
ModelC25
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 142,264 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 141,154 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2024 141,154 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 140,240 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 139,098 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 138,384 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 137,349 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 136,839 miles

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

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

corrosion to chassis at front of vehicle

Pass 7 Aug 2017 135,333 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 133,567 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jul 2016 133,529 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 130,526 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 129,481 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 May 2014 129,456 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 128,255 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 128,255 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 126,806 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 126,806 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Towbar component fractured (6.6.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 124,179 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 122,656 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 122,656 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 121,548 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 121,548 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 118,984 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 116,668 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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L116 WHS is a 1993 Citroen C25 in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 1993 Citroen C25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 104,620 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 L116 WHS, 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 33 years old, this Citroen C25 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L116 WHS is a 1993 Citroen C25, first registered on 16 December 1993.

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