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R82 VTF

1998 Citroen Synergie

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Citroen Synergie120,051 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR82 VTF
MakeCitroen
ModelSynergie
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2018

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

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

nearside front tyre inner edge worn

offside front tyre inner edge worn

rear beam axle very rusty in places

Pass 26 Jan 2017

Oil leak ()

rear beam axle very rusty in places

Fail 26 Jan 2017

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

rear beam axle very rusty in places

Pass 28 Jan 2016

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

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

oil leek

Fail 26 Jan 2016

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

oil leek

Pass 29 Jan 2015

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jan 2015

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

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

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

Oil leak

front brake pads low

Pass 22 Jan 2014 156,355 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 156,354 miles

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

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

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

offside rear service brake reading low (o/s/rear 120) n/s/rear250)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 140,607 miles

light perish offside and nearside front flexi brake hoses

light scuff across top of zone A

Fail 6 Nov 2012 140,607 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

light perish offside and nearside front flexi brake hoses

light scuff across top of zone A

Pass 4 Nov 2011 128,438 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 120,058 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low

Nearside washer jet poor

Slight exhaust blow from front of CAT

Pass 16 Oct 2009 110,306 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

unable to fully see front brake pads

Pass 21 Oct 2008 101,755 miles

Rear tyres wearing low and in poor condition

Smoke level high

Pass 7 Nov 2007 92,959 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 85,002 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 85,000 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2005 76,051 miles

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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R82 VTF is a 1998 Citroen Synergie in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 R82 VTF, 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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What year was R82 VTF registered?

R82 VTF is a 1998 Citroen Synergie, first registered on 8 June 1998.

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