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S571 CGR

1998 Citroen C25

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

86,159 mi
Last recorded86,159 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2009
Typical for 1998 Citroen C25114,570 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS571 CGR
MakeCitroen
ModelC25
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2009 86,159 miles

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

both rear lower w/arches corroded behind wheels

Fail 20 Oct 2009 86,119 miles

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

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

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

both rear lower w/arches corroded behind wheels

Pass 24 Oct 2008 79,717 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 79,659 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 74,934 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 74,920 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2006 70,228 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 70,228 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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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S571 CGR is a 1998 Citroen C25 in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 S571 CGR, 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 S571 CGR registered?

S571 CGR is a 1998 Citroen C25, first registered on 21 August 1998.

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