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R715 JBA

1998 Citroen Synergie

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

184,237 mi
Last recorded184,237 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Citroen Synergie120,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR715 JBA
MakeCitroen
ModelSynergie
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2012 184,237 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

corrosion to front cross member

Fail 7 Jan 2012 184,281 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

both front wiper arm pivot joints worn

corrosion to front o/s brake pipe

front crossmember corroded

n/s/f ball joint gaitor split

rear seats not fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2011 174,165 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge close to limit

o/s rear passengers door does not open from outside

Fail 15 Jan 2011 174,165 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge close to limit

o/s rear passengers door does not open from outside

Pass 23 Jan 2010 164,459 miles

osf brake hose slightly twisted,play in wiper arms

Fail 9 Jan 2010 164,056 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear Brake valve corroded and excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jan 2009 154,570 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2008 141,830 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jan 2008 141,830 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2007 130,406 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

front crossmember corroded under vehicle

Pass 5 Jan 2006 117,601 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 117,601 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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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R715 JBA is a 1998 Citroen Synergie in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R715 JBA, 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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R715 JBA is a 1998 Citroen Synergie, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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