Citroen C25
Registered from 1990 to 1993.
What fails its inspection
Great Britain's MOT record for the 1990 2.5 diesel. 11 of 40 tests failed.
| Where | Share of failures | Failed tests |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and electrics | 100% | 11 |
| Body and structure | 45% | 5 |
| Suspension | 45% | 5 |
| Brakes | 36% | 4 |
| Seat belts and airbags | 18% | 2 |
| Steering | 18% | 2 |
The defects inspectors cite
- A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
- The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
- A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
- A headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED
- Exhaust system leaking or insecure
- Headlamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements
Before you buy one
Built from what this car fails on, not from general knowledge of the model.
- Suspension — 45% of its failures
- The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
- Brakes — 36% of its failures
- Steering — 18% of its failures
- Lights and electrics — 100% of its failures
- A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
- A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
- A headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED
- Body and structure — 45% of its failures
- The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
- Seat belts and airbags — 18% of its failures