Citroen C25
From 393 MOT tests. Below average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded and vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced. The top issue, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, caused 38 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 38 |
| brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | 28 |
| vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced | 26 |
| 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 | 24 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 23 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 21 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 20 |
| a wheel bearing with excessive play | 18 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 17 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 16 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 31.6% of C25 failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 19% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. Breakdown cover may be worth considering for this model. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £145.
Citroen C25 on UK roads
The fleet is shrinking: 16 scrapped or exported in the past year with only 1 newly registered, a net loss of 15. At this rate, roughly 16.8 years until none remain. Now at 5.8% of its peak (4,634 in 1994 Q4).
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 95 | 174 | +0 | -1 | -1 |
| 2025 Q2 | 98 | 172 | +0 | -2 | -2 |
| 2025 Q1 | 90 | 182 | +1 | -6 | -5 |
| 2024 Q4 | 93 | 184 | +0 | -7 | -7 |
| 2024 Q3 | 106 | 178 | +0 | -9 | -9 |
| 2024 Q2 | 116 | 177 | +0 | -2 | -2 |
| 2024 Q1 | 107 | 188 | +0 | -4 | -4 |
| 2023 Q4 | 110 | 189 | +0 | -1 | -1 |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
Typical mileage
Half of all C25s tested had between 74,998 and 114,225 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 93,304 median miles, the C25 has 0.041 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Citroen models
| Citroen C3 | 71.4% |
| Citroen Berlingo | 67.9% |
| Citroen C4 | 68.9% |
| Citroen C1 | 74.9% |
| Citroen Ds3 | 66.5% |
Common questions
What is the Citroen C25 MOT pass rate?
The Citroen C25 has a 61.8% MOT pass rate based on 393 real MOT tests. This is below the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Citroen C25?
The most common MOT failure on the Citroen C25 is the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, which caused 38 failures. Other common issues include brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded.
How many Citroen C25s are on UK roads?
There are 95 Citroen C25s currently licensed on UK roads, with 174 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Citroen C25 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Citroen C25 is 93,304 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 74,998 and 114,225 miles.
Buying a used C25?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 61.8% pass rate and an average repair bill of £145 when things go wrong, budget accordingly. 31.6% of failures on this model could actually strand you, so breakdown cover may be worth considering.
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MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.