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R279 CFS

1998 Citroen Synergie

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

150,064 mi
Last recorded150,064 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2015
Typical for 1998 Citroen Synergie120,051 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR279 CFS
MakeCitroen
ModelSynergie
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2015 150,064 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear seats missing

Pass 28 Jul 2014 149,685 miles

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

Oil leak

rear seats removed not allowing full inspection of all rear seat belts

Pass 9 Jul 2013 149,613 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 149,034 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 145,799 miles

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

all metal brake pipes greased

both registration plates deteriorated

oil seaping from top of engine

Fail 28 Feb 2011 145,750 miles

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

all metal brake pipes greased

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

both registration plates deteriorated

oil seaping from top of engine

Fail 27 May 2010 137,700 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 May 2010 137,700 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 127,880 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2009 127,861 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 120,710 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 120,707 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 113,595 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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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R279 CFS is a 1998 Citroen Synergie in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R279 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.

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R279 CFS is a 1998 Citroen Synergie, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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