Citroen C25 D Diesel Turbo 1800 (1988)
1988 Citroen C25 D Diesel Turbo 1800
CarHunch has 131 1988 Citroen C25 D Diesel Turbo 1800 vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.
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The 1988 Citroën C25 D is a heavy commercial vehicle, and there is no MOT data available for this cohort in the DVLA light-vehicle database—these vans are tested under the separate DVSA heavy commercial vehicle regime, which operates different inspection standards and is not captured here. Of the 131 vehicles analysed, none appear in the standard MOT records, confirming this model falls outside consumer-grade testing statistics.
What you need to know is that the C25 was a workhorse French panel van popular with tradespeople and small businesses through the late 1980s and 1990s, known for durability but also for rust vulnerability and ageing diesel engine reliability issues once mileage climbs. If you're considering buying a surviving example, get a pre-purchase inspection from a diesel van specialist rather than relying on MOT data—focus on chassis condition, engine service history, and any evidence of water ingress, as these vans are now 35+ years old and their remaining lifespan depends entirely on maintenance history rather than any statistical benchmark.
We have 131 1988 Citroen C25 D Diesel Turbo 1800 vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.
There are a few reasons this can happen:
- Heavy commercial vehicle — trucks, buses and coaches over 3.5 tonnes are tested under the DVSA annual HGV/PSV regime, which uses a separate database not included in our data source
- Imported vehicles — vehicles registered abroad and recently brought to the UK may have no UK MOT history yet
- MOT-exempt — vehicles manufactured before 1986 qualify under the 40-year rolling exemption; some specialist and agricultural vehicles are also exempt
- Never used on public roads — some vehicles are registered but kept off-road and have never required an MOT
Before you buy a 1988 Citroen C25 D Diesel Turbo 1800
Based on MOT data from 131 vehicles — here's what to check.
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recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price.
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