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R489 EGJ

1998 Citroen Synergie

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,520 mi
Last recorded97,520 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2008
Typical for 1998 Citroen Synergie120,051 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR489 EGJ
MakeCitroen
ModelSynergie
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2008 97,520 miles

accelerator cable slightly seized up

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

o/s rear tyre tread depth near limit and sidewall cracking

offside ball joint gaiter split

slight exhaust blow from clamp near catalytic converter

Fail 11 Mar 2008 97,520 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

accelerator cable slightly seized up

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

o/s rear tyre tread depth near limit and sidewall cracking

offside ball joint gaiter split

slight exhaust blow from clamp near catalytic converter

Pass 27 Mar 2007 92,453 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 92,449 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 87,074 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 87,071 miles

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

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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R489 EGJ is a 1998 Citroen Synergie in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R489 EGJ, 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 R489 EGJ registered?

R489 EGJ is a 1998 Citroen Synergie, first registered on 10 February 1998.

Is R489 EGJ safe to buy?

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