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R598 DVC

1997 Citroen Synergie

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

199,552 mi
Last recorded199,552 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Citroen Synergie125,724 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR598 DVC
MakeCitroen
ModelSynergie
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2013 199,552 miles

Childseats fitted to offside and centre seats on centre row and offside on back row. Unable to fully inspect seatbelt condition.

Engine area underside oily

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

Front chassis cross-member corroded but not seriously weakened

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

Offside front indicator lamp damaged

Fail 16 Aug 2013 199,527 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Childseats fitted to offside and centre seats on centre row and offside on back row. Unable to fully inspect seatbelt condition.

Engine area underside oily

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

Front chassis cross-member corroded but not seriously weakened

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside front indicator lamp damaged

Pass 14 Aug 2012 192,654 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 14 Aug 2012 192,654 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 181,953 miles

rear number plate deteriorated

Oil leak

Fail 12 Aug 2011 181,953 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear number plate deteriorated

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2010 167,330 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jul 2010 167,263 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2009 156,009 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2009 156,005 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 143,037 miles

cut ion nearside rear tyre outer side wall

engine oli leak

exhaust manifold heat shield loose slight blow from front pipe

front brake hoses starting to perish

offside lower ball joint dust cover split

rear number plate stained

slight play in offside of steering rack

Pass 13 Aug 2007 131,273 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 131,273 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

rear number plate slightly faded

slight play in steering rack o/s

Pass 15 Aug 2006 117,691 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 117,691 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

damage to n/s outer sill

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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R598 DVC is a 1997 Citroen Synergie in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 R598 DVC, 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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R598 DVC is a 1997 Citroen Synergie, first registered on 19 August 1997.

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