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R556 FWX

1998 Citroen Synergie

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

145,991 mi
Last recorded145,991 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2008
Typical for 1998 Citroen Synergie120,051 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR556 FWX
MakeCitroen
ModelSynergie
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2008 145,991 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 145,957 miles

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

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

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Lower Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 Nov 2007 132,424 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

o/s/r tyre perrishing

Pass 16 Nov 2006 120,688 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 120,688 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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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R556 FWX is a 1998 Citroen Synergie in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R556 FWX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R556 FWX registered?

R556 FWX is a 1998 Citroen Synergie, first registered on 31 January 1998.

Is R556 FWX safe to buy?

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