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MUY 538X

1982 Citroen C25

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

77,227 mi
Last recorded77,227 miles
Recorded on20 May 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMUY 538X
MakeCitroen
ModelC25
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2019 77,227 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine // gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rust and corrosion to floors and chassis

Fail 20 May 2019 77,227 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine // gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rust and corrosion to floors and chassis

Pass 16 May 2018 76,026 miles

195/75r16

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

parts of floor and chassis suface corroded

Fail 15 May 2018 76,026 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

195/75r16

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

parts of floor and chassis suface corroded

Pass 26 May 2017 75,159 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Mar 2017 75,156 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear pipe (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

top of bonnet area corroded

wiper blade split n/s

Pass 6 Jan 2016 73,674 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 70,236 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Jan 2015 70,235 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 68,119 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 66,223 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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MUY 538X is a 1982 Citroen C25 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MUY 538X, 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 44 years old, this Citroen C25 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MUY 538X registered?

MUY 538X is a 1982 Citroen C25, first registered on 31 December 1982.

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