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R532 VRB

1998 Citroen Synergie

Silver Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

202,655 mi
Last recorded202,655 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 Citroen Synergie120,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR532 VRB
MakeCitroen
ModelSynergie
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc
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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2016 202,655 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 202,082 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 185,570 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 185,479 miles

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 171,005 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 170,799 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 155,635 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Fail 10 Jan 2013 155,621 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 146,262 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 146,262 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 137,983 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 137,983 miles

Offside Rear Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 136,354 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 136,354 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 132,913 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 130,211 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 130,210 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 11,010 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 11,006 miles

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

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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R532 VRB is a 1998 Citroen Synergie in Silver with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 R532 VRB, 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 R532 VRB registered?

R532 VRB is a 1998 Citroen Synergie, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is R532 VRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R532 VRB shows 19 tests with a 52.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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