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R893 KBU

1998 Citroen Synergie

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

186,759 mi
Last recorded186,759 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 Citroen Synergie120,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR893 KBU
MakeCitroen
ModelSynergie
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2014 186,759 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 181,957 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 176,262 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 170,500 miles

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

front brakes out of balance

Fail 26 Jan 2011 170,500 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

front brakes out of balance

Pass 22 Jan 2010 162,891 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2010 162,886 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 149,103 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 137,966 miles

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

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

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

nearside wiper is torn slightly

Pass 7 Dec 2007 137,966 miles

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

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

nearside wiper is torn slightly

Pass 26 Sep 2006 122,746 miles

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

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

slight damage o/s outer sill

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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R893 KBU is a 1998 Citroen Synergie in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R893 KBU, 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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R893 KBU is a 1998 Citroen Synergie, first registered on 12 May 1998.

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