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S881 MKV

1998 Citroen Synergie

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

168,003 mi
Last recorded168,003 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Citroen Synergie120,051 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS881 MKV
MakeCitroen
ModelSynergie
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 168,003 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2016 155,219 miles

Advise play in rack ns

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 17 May 2016 155,219 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Advise play in rack ns

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 143,983 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake discs in poor condition

Fail 15 Jun 2015 143,983 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake discs in poor condition

Fail 12 Jun 2014 136,984 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front wiper arms worn but ok for mot

front brake pads worn

Pass 12 Jun 2014 136,984 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front wiper arms worn but ok for mot

front brake pads worn

Pass 13 Jun 2013 125,105 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

centre section is in a poor condition.

Fail 10 Jun 2013 125,105 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

centre section is in a poor condition.

Pass 14 Jun 2012 113,590 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 113,589 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2011 101,072 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 24 May 2011 101,000 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 86,757 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

rear wiper split

unable to view brakes through wheels

Fail 9 Jun 2010 86,757 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

rear wiper split

unable to view brakes through wheels

Pass 12 Jun 2009 76,948 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2009 76,948 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 68,926 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2007 62,742 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 62,742 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 55,657 miles

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

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

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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S881 MKV is a 1998 Citroen Synergie in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S881 MKV, 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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S881 MKV is a 1998 Citroen Synergie, first registered on 17 August 1998.

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