1991 CITROEN C252.5L DIESEL

The C25 presents a stable and well-maintained roadworthiness record. The most recent MOT on 30 April 2026 at 98,694 miles returned a clean pass with zero defects. This continues an unbroken pattern of first-time passes stretching back through the 2025 test on 24 May, the 2024 test on 11 April, and the 2023 test on 28 April, all recorded with no advisories or failures. The maintenance trend is firmly stable, with no recurring faults or emerging mechanical concerns. The mileage pattern reveals exceptionally low and largely static use. Between the September 2021 test at 98,388 miles and the April 2026 test at 98,694 miles, the vehicle covered just 306 miles over nearly five years. The 2023 and 2024 tests both recorded 98,456 and 98,695 miles respectively, confirming the van has seen minimal road use in recent years. For a 35-year-old commercial vehicle averaging roughly 2,820 miles annually, this is well below typical service levels. Such low mileage can preserve mechanical components but raises questions about prolonged standing, which can cause its own issues. Despite the clean MOT history, a buyer should still conduct a thorough physical inspection. Extended periods of inactivity can lead to perished rubber suspension bushes, deteriorated brake hoses, and corroded brake discs or calipers from surface rust that does not always manifest as a failure under test conditions. The exhaust system and fuel lines deserve close attention, as ethanol-blended fuel left sitting in the tank and lines can cause corrosion and blockages over time. Structural integrity is the key concern for a vehicle of this age and type. The load floor, sills, and wheel arches on Citroen C25 vans are known to suffer from corrosion, particularly around seams and mounting points. Tyre condition should also be checked, as low-mileage vehicles frequently run on aged rubber with cracking sidewalls rather than worn tread. A test drive at speed will reveal any suspension bush deterioration or brake drag that a static inspection might miss.