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R811 URV

1998 Citroen Synergie

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

136,156 mi
Last recorded136,156 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 Citroen Synergie120,051 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR811 URV
MakeCitroen
ModelSynergie
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2014 136,156 miles

Brakes ; imbalance on front brakes 10 %

Brakes ; imbalance on rear brake 16 %

Engine ; oil leak , *** level at minimum ***

Exhaust ; centre silencer has minor leak of gases

Suspension ; both rear coil springs corroded

Tyres ; both front , secondary tread balding

Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Wheel trims fitted at rear

Fail 26 Aug 2014 136,151 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Brakes ; imbalance on front brakes 10 %

Brakes ; imbalance on rear brake 16 %

Engine ; oil leak , *** level at minimum ***

Exhaust ; centre silencer has minor leak of gases

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension ; both rear coil springs corroded

Tyres ; both front , secondary tread balding

Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Wheel trims fitted at rear

Pass 20 May 2013 12,755 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 May 2012 121,449 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2011 116,461 miles

N/S/R side light not working

Fail 20 May 2011 116,455 miles

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

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

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

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

N/S/R side light not working

Pass 19 May 2010 103,713 miles

ADVISE CENTRE REAR LAP BELT SUSPECT PLASTIC COVER MISSING BUT STILL HOLDS

ADVISE COOLANT TEMPERATURE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON DASH

ADVISE FRONT WIPER ARMS SLIGHTLY INSECURE

ADVISE NEARSIDE REAR TYRE SIDEWALL SLIGHTLY PERISHED

ADVISE SLIGHT FREEPLAY IN NEARSIDE TRACK ROD ARM

ADVISE SLIGHT FREEPLAY IN OFFSIDE TRACK ROD END

ADVISE SPARE TYRE OUTTA EDGES BOLD

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 19 May 2010 103,707 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

ADVISE CENTRE REAR LAP BELT SUSPECT PLASTIC COVER MISSING BUT STILL HOLDS

ADVISE COOLANT TEMPERATURE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON DASH

ADVISE NEARSIDE REAR TYRE SIDEWALL SLIGHTLY PERISHED

ADVISE SLIGHT FREEPLAY IN NEARSIDE TRACK ROD ARM

ADVISE SLIGHT FREEPLAY IN OFFSIDE TRACK ROD END

ADVISE SPARE TYRE OUTTA EDGES BOLD

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 20 May 2009 95,825 miles

slight play in steering rack and both track rod ends

Fail 19 May 2009 95,806 miles

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

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

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

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

slight play in steering rack and both track rod ends

Pass 19 May 2008 88,442 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 88,442 miles

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

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

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

slight plsy in offside steering rack

Pass 16 May 2007 80,385 miles

as before

Fail 16 May 2007 80,386 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake discs worn †slight binding at o/s/f wheel †slight play at o/s/f wheel †front anti roll bar bushes perished †o/s/r tyre wall perished †no plate light covers missing †engine oily

Pass 10 May 2006 72,616 miles

smokey when cold †exhaust corroded †brake discs worn †pas steering belt slightly loose †front pads low †slight play at o/s/f wheel †o/s/r tyre wall perished †

Fail 10 May 2006 72,616 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

smokey when cold †exhaust corroded †brake discs worn †p.a/s belt slightly loose †front brake pads low †slight play at o/s/f whhel †o/s/r tyre wall perished

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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R811 URV is a 1998 Citroen Synergie in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 R811 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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R811 URV is a 1998 Citroen Synergie, first registered on 1 June 1998.

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