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R863 EGF

1998 Citroen Synergie

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

188,441 mi
Last recorded188,441 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Citroen Synergie120,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR863 EGF
MakeCitroen
ModelSynergie
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2011 188,441 miles

wipers and washers poor

Pass 1 Nov 2010 184,833 miles

all rear seats removed at time of test

n/s front strut top mount bearing stiff

o/s and n/s front inner rack joints slight play

o/s front sliding door not opening but n/s does open

oil leak from engin and gearbox

Fail 26 Oct 2010 184,825 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

all rear seats removed at time of test

n/s front strut top mount bearing stiff

o/s and n/s front inner rack joints slight play

o/s front sliding door not opening but n/s does open

oil leak from engin and gearbox

Pass 8 Jun 2009 179,649 miles

Oil leak

both front flexi brake hoses poor cndition slight detireated

n/s door wing mirror missing

Fail 13 May 2009 179,649 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2008 174,052 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 164,712 miles

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

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

front brakes worn

n/s front wheel slightly damaged

slight movement o/s steering arm

Pass 5 Jun 2007 164,712 miles

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

front brakes worn

n/s front wheel slightly damaged

slight movement o/s steering arm

Pass 13 Nov 2006 160,873 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both front cv gaitors deteriorated

chip in windscreen

slight play in o/s inner steering rack joint

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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R863 EGF is a 1998 Citroen Synergie in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R863 EGF, 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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R863 EGF is a 1998 Citroen Synergie, first registered on 10 July 1998.

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