Citroen C25 MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Citroen C25. Check any C25 by registration number below.

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66.3%

Avg Pass Rate

-18.4%

vs Citroen Avg

Year Ranges

Average

Reliability

Citroen C25 — MOT Reliability Overview

The Citroen C25 has an average MOT pass rate of 66.3%, which is 18.4 percentage points below the Citroen brand average of 84.7%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your C25 on the road.

The most common reasons a Citroen C25 fails its MOT are brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, a wheel bearing with excessive play, 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. If you are preparing your C25 for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Citroen C25, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Citroen C25 performs at MOT across different model years.

1993

Based on 54 vehicles

79.6%Good

Citroen average: 84.7%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

11.1%

1992

Based on 82 vehicles

62.2%Below Average

Citroen average: 84.7%

Dangerous Defects

1.8%

Retest Rate

25.5%

1991

Based on 95 vehicles

57.9%Below Average

Citroen average: 84.7%

Dangerous Defects

1.4%

Retest Rate

24.6%

1990

Based on 146 vehicles

70.5%Average

Citroen average: 84.7%

Dangerous Defects

4.7%

Retest Rate

18.7%

1989

Based on 109 vehicles

61.5%Below Average

Citroen average: 84.7%

Dangerous Defects

3.9%

Retest Rate

23.7%

1988

Based on 41 vehicles

63.4%Below Average

Citroen average: 84.7%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

28.6%

0

Based on 237 vehicles

69.2%Average

Citroen average: 84.7%

Mileage at 5yr

103k mi

Top MOT Failures — Citroen C25

The most common reasons a Citroen C25 fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded

11.0%

A wheel bearing with excessive play

8.2%

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

8.2%

The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements

7.5%

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced

6.8%

Citroen C25 Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Offside

14.8%

Rear

7.4%

Offside Lower

3.7%

Other Citroen Models

Compare MOT reliability across Citroen models.

Citroen C4

58.7% pass rate

Citroen Berlingo 7

95.0% pass rate

Citroen XM

67.4% pass rate

Citroen C3 Shine + Puretech S/s Auto

96.2% pass rate

Citroen C3 S

93.1% pass rate

Citroen Beringo

96.0% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Citroen C25

Citroen C25 — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Citroen C25 MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Citroen C25?

The average MOT pass rate for the Citroen C25 is 66.3% compared to the Citroen average of 84.7%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.

What are the most common MOT failures on a Citroen C25?

The most common MOT failures on the Citroen C25 are: Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded (11.0%), A wheel bearing with excessive play (8.2%), 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 (8.2%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.

Is the Citroen C25 reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 66.3%, the Citroen C25 is rated as "Average" for reliability. This is around average — regular maintenance is recommended to avoid common failure points.

How do I check the MOT history of a Citroen C25?

Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.

What mileage should I expect on a Citroen C25?

Typical mileage for the Citroen C25: 102,715 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used C25 to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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