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R817 JDL

1998 Citroen Synergie

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

191,997 mi
Last recorded191,997 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Citroen Synergie120,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR817 JDL
MakeCitroen
ModelSynergie
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2014 191,997 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 182,183 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust has a slight leak from centre clamp

Pass 24 Jul 2012 175,378 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 170,299 miles

Oil leak

only front seats fitted at time of test

tow bar electrics not connected

Fail 27 Jul 2011 170,299 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Oil leak

only front seats fitted at time of test

tow bar electrics not connected

Fail 25 Jul 2011 170,297 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Both front side lightly dim

Both rear tyres apear to be slightly warped

Imballance in rear hand and foot brake application

Near side front outer sill slightly deformed

None of the rear seats fitted at time of test

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

Oil leak

Slight lateral play in hand brake lever

Slight play in both front anti roll bar links

Pass 8 Jun 2010 163,287 miles

Front anti roll bar links rubbers cracking

Front brake discs slightly worn

Front brake pads half worn

Near side front sill deformed

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

Off side wing mirror slightly loose

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 154,539 miles

Both number plates starting to discolor

Brake pedal anti slip rubber slightly worn

Front anti roll bar link rubbers cracking

Front side lights dim

Near side washer jet partially blocked

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Off side front fog lamplense cracked, near sidefront fog not working

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Rear coil springs rusty

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

Fail 12 Jun 2009 154,539 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Both number plates starting to discolor

Brake fluid level below maximum

Brake pedal anti slip rubber slightly worn

Front anti roll bar link rubbers cracking

Front side lights dim

Near side washer jet partially blocked

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Off side front fog lamplense cracked, near sidefront fog not working

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Rear coil springs rusty

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

Pass 14 Jun 2008 146,543 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2007 140,003 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 129,777 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 129,777 miles

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

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

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

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

in my opinion power sreering not working correctly may need anew pump' †rear seats not fitted at time of test.

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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R817 JDL is a 1998 Citroen Synergie in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R817 JDL, 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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R817 JDL is a 1998 Citroen Synergie, first registered on 25 March 1998.

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