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R58 GOS

1998 Citroen C25

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,663 mi
Last recorded80,663 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2006
Typical for 1998 Citroen C25114,570 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR58 GOS
MakeCitroen
ModelC25
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2006 80,663 miles

both offside front brake pipes corroded

brake pipe to nearside front top flexi corroded

brake pipe to rear flexi corroded

front brake pads low

Fail 26 Oct 2006 80,601 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake pads low

both offside front brake pipes corroded

brake pipe to nearside front top flexi corroded

brake pipe to rear flexi corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2005 75,859 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2005 75,859 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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R58 GOS is a 1998 Citroen C25 in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Citroen C25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 53.5% with a typical mileage of 114,570 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 R58 GOS, 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 28 years old, this Citroen C25 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R58 GOS registered?

R58 GOS is a 1998 Citroen C25, first registered on 24 April 1998.

Is R58 GOS safe to buy?

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