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R399 VDP

1998 Citroen Synergie

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

156,885 mi
Last recorded156,885 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Citroen Synergie120,051 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR399 VDP
MakeCitroen
ModelSynergie
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2014 156,885 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2014 156,366 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 28 Jan 2013 139,754 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

oil leak on n/s/f inner drive shaft seal

Pass 28 Jan 2013 139,754 miles

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

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

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

oil leak on n/s/f inner drive shaft seal

Pass 2 Feb 2012 131,466 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 131,464 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 125,175 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 125,175 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 117,386 miles

Both rear indicators faded.

Front number plate starting to seperate.

Offside front outer c-v gaiter perished.

Offside rear inner light lens cracked.

Rear wiper blade split.

Slight play in steering top bush.

Fail 7 Dec 2009 117,386 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Both rear indicators faded.

Front number plate starting to seperate.

Offside front outer c-v gaiter perished.

Offside rear inner light lens cracked.

Rear wiper blade split.

Slight play in steering top bush.

Pass 11 Dec 2008 110,591 miles

Both rear indicators faded

Front and rear number plates starting to seperate

Nearside rear inner light lens cracked

Offside outer CV gaiter perished

Fail 8 Dec 2008 110,591 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Both rear indicators faded

Front and rear number plates starting to seperate

Nearside rear inner light lens cracked

Offside outer CV gaiter perished

Pass 13 Dec 2007 103,153 miles

Both front wiper blades split

Front and rear number plate starting to seperate and in poor condition

Nearside front outer CV gaiter damp

Play in offside steering arm

Slight blow from centre exhaust joint

Fail 11 Dec 2007 103,070 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Both front wiper blades split

Front and rear number plate starting to seperate and in poor condition

Nearside front outer CV gaiter damp

Play in offside steering arm

Slight blow from centre exhaust joint

Pass 23 Nov 2006 95,639 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 86,770 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 86,770 miles

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

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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R399 VDP is a 1998 Citroen Synergie in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 R399 VDP, 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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R399 VDP is a 1998 Citroen Synergie, first registered on 7 January 1998.

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