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S257 CTT

1998 Citroen Synergie

Silver Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

184,209 mi
Last recorded184,209 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Citroen Synergie120,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS257 CTT
MakeCitroen
ModelSynergie
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2012 184,209 miles

REAR SILENCER TAIL PIPES VERY RUSTY

Fail 9 Jun 2012 184,181 miles

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

REAR SILENCER TAIL PIPES VERY RUSTY

Pass 10 Jun 2011 162,274 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

PASSENGER REAR DOOR NOT OPENING FROM INSIDE OR OUTSIDE

Fail 10 Jun 2011 162,274 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

PASSENGER REAR DOOR NOT OPENING FROM INSIDE OR OUTSIDE

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 142,417 miles

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

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

Fail 28 May 2010 142,386 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 127,731 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2009 127,731 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 109,230 miles

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

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

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

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

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

groaning/creaking from o/s rear shock absorber

Pass 17 Jul 2007 93,780 miles

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

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

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

Offside front tyre cracked on outer side wall.

Fail 21 Jul 2006 77,802 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 77,802 miles

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

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

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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S257 CTT is a 1998 Citroen Synergie in Silver with a 1,905cc diesel 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 S257 CTT, 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 S257 CTT registered?

S257 CTT is a 1998 Citroen Synergie, first registered on 20 August 1998.

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