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R280 BWU

1998 Citroen Synergie

Silver Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

29,051 mi
Last recorded29,051 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Citroen Synergie120,051 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR280 BWU
MakeCitroen
ModelSynergie
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2010 29,051 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2010 29,050 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside rear service brake and parking brake performance is signifficantly less than nearside. advice inspection.

Vehicle presented without rear seats fitted.

Pass 14 Mar 2009 279,069 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2009 279,069 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 263,272 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 24,184 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 24,184 miles

Nearside An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

front plate deteriorating

nsf headlamp misted up

Pass 19 Jan 2006 224,041 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 224,041 miles

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

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front number plate cracked

n/s rear tyre side walls worn

slight wear in o/s and n/s steering rack ends

stone chip in n/s of windscreen

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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R280 BWU 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 R280 BWU, 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 R280 BWU registered?

R280 BWU is a 1998 Citroen Synergie, first registered on 6 January 1998.

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The MOT history for R280 BWU shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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