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L492 PHJ

1994 Citroen C25

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

205,969 mi
Last recorded205,969 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2010
Typical for 1994 Citroen C25115,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL492 PHJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC25
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2010 205,969 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside brake pipe casing corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2010 205,959 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside brake pipe casing corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2009 205,750 miles

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

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

Oil leak

part of horsebox under frame corroded not in prescribed areas

Fail 24 Jul 2009 205,750 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

part of horsebox under frame corroded not in prescribed areas

Pass 19 Jul 2008 205,008 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 204,991 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 May 2007 203,209 miles
Fail 12 May 2007 203,164 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 May 2006 201,655 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 201,591 miles

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

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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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L492 PHJ is a 1994 Citroen C25 in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1994 Citroen C25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.1% with a typical mileage of 115,006 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 L492 PHJ, 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 32 years old, this Citroen C25 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L492 PHJ registered?

L492 PHJ is a 1994 Citroen C25, first registered on 6 June 1994.

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