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R277 FVV

1998 Citroen Synergie

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

234,966 mi
Last recorded234,966 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Citroen Synergie120,051 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR277 FVV
MakeCitroen
ModelSynergie
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2014 234,966 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

steering rack damp

Fail 30 Aug 2014 234,962 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust rear box deteriorated

steering rack damp

Oil leak

Pass 31 May 2013 220,801 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 220,491 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Cannot view outer front pads

Misting of diesel around pump and filter

Nearside Outer Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 213,443 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/rear tyre poor condition

Pass 9 Jun 2010 198,638 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 183,889 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 157,928 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 157,917 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2007 113,150 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 113,149 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2006 129,025 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 129,006 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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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R277 FVV is a 1998 Citroen Synergie in Blue 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 R277 FVV, 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 R277 FVV registered?

R277 FVV is a 1998 Citroen Synergie, first registered on 9 January 1998.

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