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L142 NUA

1993 Citroen C25

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2009
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

140,433 mi
Last recorded140,433 miles
Recorded on18 May 2009
Typical for 1993 Citroen C25104,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL142 NUA
MakeCitroen
ModelC25
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 May 2009 140,433 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

oil level high. cab floor corroding around seat mountings.

Pass 19 Jun 2008 140,127 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 140,127 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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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L142 NUA is a 1993 Citroen C25 in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 L142 NUA, 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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L142 NUA is a 1993 Citroen C25, first registered on 8 October 1993.

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