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R996 GEU

1998 Citroen Synergie

Grey Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

191,394 mi
Last recorded191,394 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Citroen Synergie120,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR996 GEU
MakeCitroen
ModelSynergie
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2016 191,394 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 11 Jul 2016 191,394 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 182,561 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 174,797 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2014 174,659 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 166,279 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 157,374 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 148,282 miles

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

rear ex support rubber

Pass 22 Oct 2010 137,829 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 114,164 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 114,152 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

slight damage n/s front tyre oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2008 93,944 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 93,942 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 93,473 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2007 93,469 miles

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

Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 92,863 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 92,860 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2005 90,422 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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R996 GEU is a 1998 Citroen Synergie in Grey with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 R996 GEU, 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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R996 GEU is a 1998 Citroen Synergie, first registered on 13 March 1998.

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