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P439 FRD

1997 Citroen Synergie

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

181,667 mi
Last recorded181,667 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Citroen Synergie125,724 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP439 FRD
MakeCitroen
ModelSynergie
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2009 181,667 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside door mirror missing

Fail 2 Feb 2009 181,667 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside door mirror missing

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 178,516 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 178,516 miles

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 168,048 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 168,048 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Fail 25 Jan 2006 155,622 miles

Both rear indicator lenses damaged

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

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

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

Nearside drive shaft inner gaiter leaking grease

Nearside rear view mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6.D3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside outer washer jet needs adjusting

Offside rear suspension trailing arm front support bush deteriorated

Rear brakes need servicing

Rear number plate in poor condition

Steering rack worn and knocking

Pass 25 Jan 2006 155,622 miles

Both rear indicator lenses damaged

Nearside drive shaft inner gaiter leaking grease

Nearside rear view mirror damaged

Offside outer washer jet needs adjusting

Offside rear suspension trailing arm front support bush deteriorated

Rear brakes need servicing

Rear number plate in poor condition

Steering rack worn and knocking

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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P439 FRD is a 1997 Citroen Synergie in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Citroen Synergie models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 125,724 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 P439 FRD, 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 29 years old, this Citroen Synergie is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P439 FRD registered?

P439 FRD is a 1997 Citroen Synergie, first registered on 28 April 1997.

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