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R228 WEW

1998 Citroen Synergie

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

191,559 mi
Last recorded191,559 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2015
Typical for 1998 Citroen Synergie120,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR228 WEW
MakeCitroen
ModelSynergie
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2015 191,559 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 1 Dec 2015 191,559 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 2 Jun 2014 190,821 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

nearside mirror glass slightly damaged

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 12 Feb 2013 177,528 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2012 163,238 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2011 156,989 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 150,182 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 150,116 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 146,698 miles

Nearside front tyre worn to wear bars and bald inside edge.

Nearside rear tyre worn to wear bars.

Stop warning lamp flashing on dash.

Fail 20 Nov 2008 146,698 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre worn to wear bars and bald inside edge.

Nearside rear tyre worn to wear bars.

Offside rear inner sidelight inoperative

Stop warning lamp flashing on dash.

Pass 10 Jul 2007 140,363 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 140,363 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2006 121,420 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake imbalance 21%

nail in tyre

o/s wiper blade deteriorated †front brake discs worn and heavily corroded †n/s/r inner and outer position lamps in-op(bulbs replaced) †n/s stop lamp in-op(bulb replaced) †o/s headlamp aim too low(adjusted)

Pass 23 May 2005 101,071 miles
Fail 23 May 2005 107,019 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak

How Reliable is the Citroen Synergie?

Based on 95,717 MOT tests across 8,803 vehicles.

66.3%
Pass Rate
7,824
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
8,803
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,600
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,755
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 3,666
position lamp(s) not working 3,508
Stop lamp not working 3,163
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R228 WEW is a 1998 Citroen Synergie in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Citroen Synergie models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 120,051 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen Synergie fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,600 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R228 WEW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Synergie typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Citroen Synergie is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R228 WEW is a 1998 Citroen Synergie, first registered on 30 January 1998.

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