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R291 PBN

1998 Citroen Synergie

Silver Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

294,556 mi
Last recorded294,556 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Citroen Synergie120,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR291 PBN
MakeCitroen
ModelSynergie
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2012 294,556 miles

Front brake pads worn

Knocking noise from front suspension

N/S Headlamp lens damaged

N/S Mirror missing

N/S/R Tyre cracked

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jul 2012 294,442 miles

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Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

O/S/F Tyre cracked

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake pads worn

Knocking noise from front suspension

N/S Headlamp lens damaged

N/S Mirror missing

N/S/R Tyre cracked

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2011 286,911 miles

cuts to nsf and nsr tyre walls

front tyre wear uneaven

nsf and osf door trim missing

nsf door mirror damaged

nsr and osr passenger doors will not open from outside

Fail 17 Jun 2011 286,838 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

cuts to nsf and nsr tyre walls

front tyre wear uneaven

nsf and osf door trim missing

nsf door mirror damaged

nsr and osr passenger doors will not open from outside

Pass 18 Jun 2010 271,696 miles

NSR TYRE BADLY PERISHED (205/65/15)

OS HEADLIGHT LENS BROKEN

Pass 30 Jun 2009 258,937 miles

OSF HEADLIGHT CRACKED

REAR TYRES BADLY PERISHED(205/65/15)

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED

X2 SEATS REMOVED

Fail 23 Jun 2008 245,838 miles

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

nearside mirror cracked

parking brake needs adjusting

Pass 23 Jun 2008 245,838 miles

nearside mirror cracked

parking brake needs adjusting

Pass 21 Jun 2007

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 27 Jun 2006

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front top engine mounting stud broken

offside & nearside headlights chipped/cracked

offside rear inner sidelight not working

throttle cable frayed

Pass 27 Jun 2006

front top engine mounting stud broken

offside & nearside headlights chipped/cracked

offside rear inner sidelight not working

throttle cable frayed

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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R291 PBN is a 1998 Citroen Synergie in Silver with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R291 PBN, 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 R291 PBN registered?

R291 PBN is a 1998 Citroen Synergie, first registered on 11 June 1998.

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