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T278 LLE

1998 Citroen Synergie

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Citroen Synergie120,051 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT278 LLE
MakeCitroen
ModelSynergie
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2011

Oil leak

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

Fail 22 Sep 2011

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear reg plate bulb cover missing

Oil leak

Rear indicator/hazard bulbs losing their 'yellowness'

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 101,203 miles

Burning oil

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

Non obligatory mirror missing

Oil leak

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

Worn clutch

Fail 12 Aug 2010 101,203 miles

Burning oil

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Non obligatory mirror missing

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Oil leak

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

Worn clutch

Pass 4 Aug 2009 96,276 miles

smokey

Fail 30 Jul 2009

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

only four passenger seats fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2008

has a stone chip in windscreen less than 40mm outside zone a

Fail 10 Jul 2008

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

has a stone chip in windscreen less than 40mm outside zone a

Pass 14 Jul 2007 77,050 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2007 77,050 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 61,270 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2006 61,270 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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T278 LLE is a 1998 Citroen Synergie in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 T278 LLE, 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 T278 LLE registered?

T278 LLE is a 1998 Citroen Synergie, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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