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R68 VTF

1998 Citroen Synergie

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

227,917 mi
Last recorded227,917 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 Citroen Synergie120,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR68 VTF
MakeCitroen
ModelSynergie
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2019 227,917 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 225,817 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear underbody componants corroding

Pass 9 Aug 2017 220,358 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 212,286 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 201,329 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 193,267 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 181,627 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 175,687 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 175,687 miles

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

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

Passenger wiper smearing screen.

Unable to open rear passenger door.

Pass 20 Sep 2010 167,480 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 158,954 miles

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 23 Sep 2008 143,722 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

radiator leaking

Fail 23 Sep 2008 143,722 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 128,316 miles

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

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

Rear seats not fitted

Fail 18 Sep 2007 128,316 miles

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

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

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

Rear seats not fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2006 115,290 miles

front number plate deteriorating

Fail 26 Sep 2005 101,531 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2005 101,531 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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R68 VTF is a 1998 Citroen Synergie in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R68 VTF, 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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R68 VTF is a 1998 Citroen Synergie, first registered on 2 June 1998.

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