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R261 CFS

1998 Citroen Synergie

Purple Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

151,832 mi
Last recorded151,832 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2015
Typical for 1998 Citroen Synergie120,051 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR261 CFS
MakeCitroen
ModelSynergie
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2015 151,832 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 147,593 miles

both front tyres wearing in side edge

Fail 22 May 2013 147,593 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing in side edge

Fail 29 May 2012 139,625 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2012 139,625 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 131,110 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 120,741 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 111,237 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 111,237 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

front brakes req soon inspection

o/s/f indicator lens cover missing

Fail 25 Jul 2007 100,080 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 100,080 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 89,070 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 89,070 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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R261 CFS is a 1998 Citroen Synergie in Purple with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R261 CFS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R261 CFS registered?

R261 CFS is a 1998 Citroen Synergie, first registered on 1 April 1998.

Is R261 CFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R261 CFS shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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