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R948 VHK

1998 Citroen Synergie

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

205,422 mi
Last recorded205,422 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2022
Typical for 1998 Citroen Synergie120,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR948 VHK
MakeCitroen
ModelSynergie
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2022 205,422 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 199,238 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge/cut in tread cord not exposed at test (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread inner edge/ cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear footbrake slightly slower in application

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 193,532 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 180,839 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 171,908 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside rear tyre wearing on the outer edge

offside rear tyre wearing on the outer edge

oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2017 162,065 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight hole and corroded will need attention soon (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly worn and brake pads 3 to 4mm approx (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded will need attention soon (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Jan 2017 161,966 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light hole in lens showing white light (1.2.1e)

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight hole and corroded will need attention soon (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly worn and brake pads 3 to 4mm approx (3.5.1i)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror glass missing ()

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded will need attention soon (7.1.2)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 13 Jan 2016 150,168 miles

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

oil leak

rear brake imbalance at 27%

Fail 12 Jan 2016 150,143 miles

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

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

oil leak

rear brake imbalance at 27%

Pass 6 Jan 2015 141,791 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 134,673 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 128,630 miles

both front brake discs are slightly pitted

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 25 Jan 2012 122,230 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 10 Jan 2011 114,873 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

front brake discs are slightly pitted

Pass 22 Jan 2010 107,114 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 98,745 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 89,643 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 80,214 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006
Fail 23 Jan 2006 69,297 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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R948 VHK is a 1998 Citroen Synergie in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 R948 VHK, 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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R948 VHK is a 1998 Citroen Synergie, first registered on 24 January 1998.

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