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R239 GEW

1998 Citroen Synergie

Silver Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

231,755 mi
Last recorded231,755 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Citroen Synergie120,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR239 GEW
MakeCitroen
ModelSynergie
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2010 231,755 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 231,753 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

front to rear brake pipes corroded (could not confirm)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 1 May 2009 220,431 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 220,424 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 215,024 miles

Only one passenger seat fitted at time of test.

Fail 28 Mar 2008 215,015 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Only one passenger seat fitted at time of test.

Pass 15 Mar 2007 201,823 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 201,821 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

No rear seats fitted at time of test,recommend removal of nsr drum to check for fluid leak.

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2006 188,330 miles

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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R239 GEW is a 1998 Citroen Synergie in Silver with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R239 GEW, 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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What year was R239 GEW registered?

R239 GEW is a 1998 Citroen Synergie, first registered on 27 February 1998.

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