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R862 GGE

1998 Citroen Synergie

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

150,495 mi
Last recorded150,495 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Citroen Synergie120,051 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR862 GGE
MakeCitroen
ModelSynergie
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2013 150,495 miles

f/tyres wearing

oil leak

play in both t/r/ends

Fail 3 Sep 2013 150,495 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

f/tyres wearing

oil leak

play in both t/r/ends

Pass 24 Sep 2012 147,321 miles

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

puncture in o/side rear tyre

slight play in both inner rack joints

unable to open o/side sliding door from outside

Pass 21 Sep 2011 143,807 miles

fuel tank strap corroded and weak

nsf t/r/end gaiter split

oil leak

osr tyre slack

rear springs weak

Fail 21 Sep 2011 143,806 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

fuel tank strap corroded and weak

nsf t/r/end gaiter split

oil leak

osr tyre slack

rear springs weak

Pass 5 Oct 2010 140,608 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 140,608 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

front brake pads getting low

oil leak on engine

Pass 14 Sep 2009 137,567 miles

Engine oil leak

NSR 1 of 2 tail lights not working

Number plate lights dim

OSR door does not open from outside

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Wipers worn

Pass 1 Aug 2008 133,412 miles

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

engine runs roughly at idle

o/s/r door does not open from outside

one of two n/s/r tail lights not working, advise rectification

Fail 28 Jul 2008 133,276 miles

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

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

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

engine runs roughly at idle

o/s/r door does not open from outside

one of two n/s/r tail lights not working, advise rectification

Pass 29 Jan 2007 126,425 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 126,384 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

n/s/f tyre badly worn on outer edge

n/s/r tyre getting low on tread

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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R862 GGE is a 1998 Citroen Synergie in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R862 GGE, 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 R862 GGE registered?

R862 GGE is a 1998 Citroen Synergie, first registered on 3 March 1998.

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