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R498 LKV

1998 Citroen Synergie

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,095 mi
Last recorded143,095 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2023
Typical for 1998 Citroen Synergie120,051 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR498 LKV
MakeCitroen
ModelSynergie
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2023 143,095 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 139,285 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 139,285 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 137,346 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 136,105 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 136,103 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 134,089 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 134,089 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached mtg corroded (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 132,362 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 129,282 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 129,280 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 125,195 miles

several areas of rear subframe 1st stages of corrosion, efficient at test.

Fail 15 Jan 2015 122,147 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 122,147 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 119,470 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 115,069 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 107,288 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 97,754 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 88,360 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 81,556 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 74,132 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 66,912 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 66,857 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2005 59,806 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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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R498 LKV is a 1998 Citroen Synergie in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R498 LKV, 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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R498 LKV is a 1998 Citroen Synergie, first registered on 23 January 1998.

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