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R588 SLH

1997 Citroen Synergie

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

196,503 mi
Last recorded196,503 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Citroen Synergie125,724 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR588 SLH
MakeCitroen
ModelSynergie
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2011 196,503 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 191,927 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 187,364 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 183,104 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Mar 2008 183,072 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 87,762 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 120,093 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

sump leaking oil

Pass 10 Feb 2006 108,991 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 108,982 miles

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

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

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

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

dipstick will not push in fully

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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R588 SLH is a 1997 Citroen Synergie in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Citroen Synergie models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 125,724 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 R588 SLH, 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 29 years old, this Citroen Synergie is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R588 SLH registered?

R588 SLH is a 1997 Citroen Synergie, first registered on 24 November 1997.

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