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S288 UEL

1998 Citroen Synergie

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

223,673 mi
Last recorded223,673 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2014
Typical for 1998 Citroen Synergie120,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS288 UEL
MakeCitroen
ModelSynergie
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2014 223,673 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f door check strap broken

Fail 20 Nov 2014 223,673 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f door check strap broken

Pass 1 Nov 2013 205,906 miles

Oil leak

Fail 31 Oct 2013 205,894 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2012 190,272 miles

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

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

Front Discs corroded and pads worn

Oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2011 174,016 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 161,946 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2009 142,635 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 142,635 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 125,057 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 6 Jul 2007 107,658 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 107,658 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 98,660 miles

Headlamp lenses cracked but not affecting beam pattern

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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S288 UEL is a 1998 Citroen Synergie in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S288 UEL, 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 S288 UEL registered?

S288 UEL is a 1998 Citroen Synergie, first registered on 14 August 1998.

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