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R631 EGF

1998 Citroen Synergie

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2017
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

104,418 mi
Last recorded104,418 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2016
Typical for 1998 Citroen Synergie120,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR631 EGF
MakeCitroen
ModelSynergie
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2016 104,418 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Offside Front Outer outer cv gaiter has a slight seepage of grease

Offside Front seatbelt buckle case missing

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

eml on

middle row of seats missing

oil leak

Fail 7 Jan 2016 104,361 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Offside Front Outer outer cv gaiter has a slight seepage of grease

Offside Front seatbelt buckle case missing

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

eml on

middle row of seats missing

oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2015 98,663 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 98,658 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 90,484 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 90,484 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 82,718 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2013 82,717 miles

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)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 78,674 miles

o/s/f steering arm has slight movemnt at fixing

Fail 12 Oct 2011 78,674 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

o/s/f steering arm has slight movemnt at fixing

Pass 20 Jul 2010 75,450 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EML light on

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

Fail 20 Jul 2010 75,450 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EML light on

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 72,864 miles

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

brake pedal slightly spongy

centre exhaust section leaking slightly( repaired with paste)

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r & n/s/f indicators pale - just acceptable

play in o/s steering rack inner joint

power steering hose damp

rear brake balance poor

Fail 16 Jun 2009 72,863 miles

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

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)

brake pedal slightly spongy

centre exhaust section leaking slightly( repaired with paste)

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r & n/s/f indicators pale - just acceptable

play in o/s steering rack inner joint

power steering hose damp

rear brake balance poor

Pass 16 May 2008 67,962 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

centre & rear exhaust joints leaking/repaired with paste

engine management light on

front brake discs worn & corroded

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 14 May 2008 67,936 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

centre & rear exhaust joints leaking/repaired with paste

engine management light on

front brake discs worn & corroded

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 May 2007 64,002 miles

Refer To Advice Sheet No.594628727114 Dated 08/05/2007

Fail 8 May 2007 63,940 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND PITTED,JUST ACCEPTABLE RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

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

engine management light on

nsf and osr indicators pale/recommend replacement

nsr lamp damaged

nsr tyre perishing

rear number plate discoloured

slight play in nsf lower ball joint

Pass 21 Apr 2006 54,816 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 54,816 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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R631 EGF is a 1998 Citroen Synergie in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R631 EGF, 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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R631 EGF is a 1998 Citroen Synergie, first registered on 11 June 1998.

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