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R72 URV

1998 Citroen Synergie

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

190,201 mi
Last recorded190,201 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Citroen Synergie120,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR72 URV
MakeCitroen
ModelSynergie
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2013 190,201 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

clutch requires attention

Fail 3 Apr 2013 190,192 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

clutch requires attention

Pass 16 Jan 2012 178,131 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 16 Jan 2012 178,131 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 169,192 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

O/s/Front Brake Disc Pitted

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Jan 2011 169,495 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

O/s/Front Brake Disc Pitted

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 158,062 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 19 Jan 2010 158,062 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 149,400 miles

advise n/s/r number plate lamp intermittent fault, working when tapped.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

advise n/s/f lower balljoint bolt short, only just flush with nylon locking nut.

advise o/s wiper arm hinge worn.

advise play in both door mirror pivots.

advise play in rack inner joint o/s.

advise switches loose on steering colum.

advise travel handbrake and inbalance, n/s low.

Fail 21 Jan 2009 149,400 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

advise n/s/f lower balljoint bolt short, only just flush with nylon locking nut.

advise n/s/r number plate lamp intermittent fault, working when tapped.

advise o/s wiper arm hinge worn.

advise play in both door mirror pivots.

advise play in rack inner joint o/s.

advise switches loose on steering colum.

advise travel handbrake and inbalance, n/s low.

Fail 18 Jan 2008 140,192 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 140,192 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 131,530 miles

Nearside rear seatbelt not fully tested, childseat fitted

Fail 12 Jan 2007 131,530 miles

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

Nearside rear seatbelt not fully tested, childseat fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2006 120,593 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 120,593 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/r outer side light inop

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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R72 URV is a 1998 Citroen Synergie in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 R72 URV, 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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R72 URV is a 1998 Citroen Synergie, first registered on 19 January 1998.

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