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S738 FVO

1998 Citroen Synergie

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

168,813 mi
Last recorded168,813 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Citroen Synergie120,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS738 FVO
MakeCitroen
ModelSynergie
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2011 168,813 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 168,790 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 189,692 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

aims on limits

both front lower ball joints rubbers split

both front tyres wearing low on edges

brake pipes covered unable to check properly

coil springs corroded

due to oil leak unable to check under bonet components properly

exhaust slightly smoking

exhaust system corroded

front pads wearing low

nearside front tyre wearing low

offside mirror casing broken

oil leak

power steering damp no leak visible

power steering fluid slightly low

slight play in steering rack

unable to check rear seat belts properly due to child seats fitted

Fail 25 Sep 2010 189,692 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

aims on limits

aims on limits

both front lower ball joints rubbers split

both front tyres wearing low on edges

brake pipes covered unable to check properly

coil springs corroded

due to oil leak unable to check under bonet components properly

exhaust system corroded

front pads wearing low

nearside front tyre wearing low

offside mirror casing broken

oil leak

power steering fluid slightly low

slight play in steering rack

unable to check rear seat belts properly due to child seats fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2009 184,259 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2009 184,259 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 77,382 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 163,137 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 146,216 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 146,216 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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S738 FVO is a 1998 Citroen Synergie in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S738 FVO, 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 S738 FVO registered?

S738 FVO is a 1998 Citroen Synergie, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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