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R761 NJH

1998 Citroen Synergie

Silver Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,513 mi
Last recorded141,513 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2014
Typical for 1998 Citroen Synergie120,051 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR761 NJH
MakeCitroen
ModelSynergie
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Feb 2014 141,513 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

both front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

both front top shock absorber bearings becoming stiff

both rear tyres perished and over 5yrs old 205/65/R15 94W

front sub-frame slightly corroded

oil around engine

slight play in both front steering rack joints

washers require attention soon

Pass 30 Jan 2013 133,150 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 3 Feb 2012 126,563 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 126,563 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 119,918 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2011 119,918 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 112,063 miles

Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 103,330 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 95,674 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 86,084 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2006 78,101 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2006 78,101 miles

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

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

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

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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R761 NJH is a 1998 Citroen Synergie in Silver with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R761 NJH, 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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R761 NJH is a 1998 Citroen Synergie, first registered on 30 January 1998.

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The MOT history for R761 NJH shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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