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R578 LFJ

1998 Citroen Synergie

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,107 mi
Last recorded140,107 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2010
Typical for 1998 Citroen Synergie120,051 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR578 LFJ
MakeCitroen
ModelSynergie
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2010 140,107 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 140,102 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak from rear of engine.both inner c/v gaiters leaking grease

Pass 31 Oct 2008 132,176 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 123,838 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 117,883 miles

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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R578 LFJ is a 1998 Citroen Synergie in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R578 LFJ, 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 R578 LFJ registered?

R578 LFJ is a 1998 Citroen Synergie, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R578 LFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R578 LFJ shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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