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R457 CSF

1998 Citroen Synergie

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2018
Tests24 (12 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

119,642 mi
Last recorded119,642 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2017
Typical for 1998 Citroen Synergie120,051 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR457 CSF
MakeCitroen
ModelSynergie
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 12 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2017 119,642 miles

Both rear tyres have cracks in between tread blocks

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear light unit damaged

Offside wiper arm worn

Fail 24 Jan 2017 119,641 miles

Braking system leaking Compensator area (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Both rear tyres have cracks in between tread blocks

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear light unit damaged

Offside wiper arm worn

Pass 2 Feb 2016 117,146 miles

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

both rear tyres have cracks in between the tread blocks

offside track rod inner ball joint worn

Fail 2 Feb 2016 117,145 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

both rear tyres have cracks in between the tread blocks

exhaust centre mounting has come adrift due to corrosion

offside track rod inner ball joint worn

Pass 30 Jan 2015 114,604 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear tyre has small cracks between the tread blocks

Fail 29 Jan 2015 114,601 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear tyre has small cracks between the tread blocks

Pass 28 Jan 2014 111,745 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front number plate damaged

offside rear tyre cracked in between the tread blocks

Fail 28 Jan 2014 111,745 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front number plate damaged

offside rear tyre cracked in between the tread blocks

Pass 23 Jan 2013 108,353 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 108,353 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 103,588 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 103,589 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2011 100,424 miles

Air bag warning lamp is flashing

Front number plate is damaged

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight play at nearside track rod

Pass 4 Feb 2011 100,424 miles

Air bag warning lamp is flashing

Front number plate is damaged

Slight play at nearside track rod

Pass 2 Feb 2010 95,863 miles

Air bag warning lamp is on

Offside and nearside rear seats not fitted

Offside track rod end has slight play

Fail 2 Feb 2010 95,863 miles

Air bag warning lamp is on

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

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

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

Offside and nearside rear seats not fitted

Offside track rod end has slight play

Pass 5 Feb 2009 89,420 miles

Front number plate is damaged

Offside and nearside rear seats missing

Offside track rod has slight play

Unable to fully test rear seat belts

Various body work has damage

Fail 5 Feb 2009 89,420 miles

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

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

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)

Front number plate is damaged

Nearside rear tyre is punctured

Offside and nearside rear seats missing

Offside track rod has slight play

Unable to fully test rear seat belts

Various body work has damage

Pass 29 Jan 2008 82,949 miles

All rear seats have been removed

Front brake pads are low

Nearside track rod has slight play

Unable to test rear seat belts

Fail 28 Jan 2008 82,949 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

All rear seats have been removed

Front brake pads are low

Nearside track rod has slight play

Unable to test rear seat belts

Fail 6 Feb 2007 75,416 miles

Air bag warning lamp is on

Front brake pads are low

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear outer sill is damaged

Offside rear tyre tread limit is low

Rear number plate has slight water damage

Steering rack has slight wear

Pass 6 Feb 2007 75,416 miles

Air bag warning lamp is on

Front brake pads are low

Offside rear outer sill is damaged

Offside rear tyre tread limit is low

Rear number plate has slight water damage

Steering rack has slight wear

Pass 28 Jan 2006 60,490 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2006 60,490 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R457 CSF is a 1998 Citroen Synergie in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R457 CSF, 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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R457 CSF is a 1998 Citroen Synergie, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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