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F161 PTR

1988 Citroen C25

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2015
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

70,347 mi
Last recorded70,347 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2014
Typical for 1988 Citroen C2588,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF161 PTR
MakeCitroen
ModelC25
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc
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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2014 70,347 miles

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

corrosion nsf osf inner wing

corrosion under van

Fail 19 Aug 2014 70,347 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

corrosion nsf osf inner wing

corrosion under van

Fail 6 Jun 2012 70,347 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise hole in o/s front door

advise n/s front door handle damaged

advise n/s rear bumper missing

Pass 24 May 2011 70,111 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 70,110 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2009 69,758 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

vehicle corroded badly in front wheel arches

Fail 15 Oct 2009 69,758 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

vehicle corroded badly in front wheel arches

Fail 28 Mar 2008 69,753 miles

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

THIS VEHICLE IS HEAVILY CORRODED ON UNDERSIDE

both front inner lower wings heavily holed - not prescribed area

both outer and inner sills heavily holed

engine oil leaking from rusty holed sump

n/s/door step holed not prescribed area

n/s/r outer handbrake cable bulging due to rusty inner cable

o/s/f inner sill and outrigger heavily holed

o/s/f wiper arm heavily holed

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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F161 PTR is a 1988 Citroen C25 in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

Across all 1988 Citroen C25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 88,670 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 F161 PTR, 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 38 years old, this Citroen C25 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F161 PTR registered?

F161 PTR is a 1988 Citroen C25, first registered on 15 December 1988.

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