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R296 OTF

1998 Citroen Synergie

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2011
Tests14 (6 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

144,844 mi
Last recorded144,844 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Citroen Synergie120,051 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR296 OTF
MakeCitroen
ModelSynergie
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2010 144,844 miles

Front tyres wearing low

General exhaust corrossion

General underbody corrossion

Oil leak

Play in nearside front lower arm ball joint

Play in steering rack

Slight play in rear suspension arms

Unable to see brake pads through wheels

Fail 1 Jun 2010 144,844 miles

Front tyres wearing low

General exhaust corrossion

General underbody corrossion

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Play in nearside front lower arm ball joint

Play in steering rack

Slight play in rear suspension arms

Unable to see brake pads through wheels

Fail 4 May 2010 144,777 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 136,724 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 136,724 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 126,211 miles

offside rear tyre under inflated

Fail 26 Aug 2008 126,211 miles

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

offside rear tyre under inflated

Fail 16 Aug 2008 126,186 miles

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

Lower Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

off side front tyre scrubbed on inner edge

Pass 8 Aug 2007 116,095 miles

play in steering rack .

uneven wear on front tyres .

Fail 8 Aug 2007 116,095 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

play in steering rack .

uneven wear on front tyres .

Pass 30 Nov 2006 110,846 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 110,842 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2005 94,223 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 94,222 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

near side wing mirrow inscure

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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R296 OTF is a 1998 Citroen Synergie in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 R296 OTF, 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 R296 OTF registered?

R296 OTF is a 1998 Citroen Synergie, first registered on 24 April 1998.

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