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R403 DGT

1998 Citroen Synergie

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2019
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

122,399 mi
Last recorded122,399 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2018
Typical for 1998 Citroen Synergie120,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR403 DGT
MakeCitroen
ModelSynergie
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2018 122,399 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Jun 2018 122,399 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure middle nearside seat. (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Jun 2017 116,966 miles

Front Upper Oil leak ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 13 Jun 2017 116,920 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom ball joint. (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front Upper Oil leak ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Front Lower Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Jun 2016 110,902 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

auxillary belt splitting

both front brake hoses deteriorating

centre exhaust section deteriorated

oil leak

rear service brake imbalance

Fail 15 Jun 2016 110,877 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Spare tyre defective ()

auxillary belt splitting

both front brake hoses deteriorating

centre exhaust section deteriorated

offside front tyre worn on inside

oil leak

rear service brake imbalance

Pass 18 Jun 2015 103,928 miles

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

both o/s tyres getting close to limit

corrosion to rear brake pipes

front & rear coil springs corroded

front exhaust clamp very corroded & leaking

Fail 18 Jun 2015 103,928 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

both o/s tyres getting close to limit

corrosion to rear brake pipes

front & rear coil springs corroded

front exhaust clamp very corroded & leaking

Pass 18 Jun 2014 95,181 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both rear tyres perished

Fail 17 Jun 2014 95,177 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 18 Jan 2013 86,651 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 86,544 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 85,335 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 85,334 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 83,425 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 77,974 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Spare tyre defective

Fail 10 Jun 2008 77,974 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Spare tyre defective

Pass 5 Jun 2007 74,089 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

nearside front tyre worn outter edge

Fail 4 Jun 2007 74,089 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

nearside front tyre worn outter edge

Pass 11 May 2006 68,133 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 68,133 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

non obligatory mirror damaged

oil leak

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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R403 DGT is a 1998 Citroen Synergie in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 R403 DGT, 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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R403 DGT is a 1998 Citroen Synergie, first registered on 18 June 1998.

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