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P547 VFH

1997 Citroen Synergie

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

193,742 mi
Last recorded193,742 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Citroen Synergie125,724 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP547 VFH
MakeCitroen
ModelSynergie
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2012 193,742 miles

exhaust system corroded

front and rear floors and chasssis rails corroded

front and rear reg plates very faded

oil leak

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Pass 23 Feb 2011 181,923 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 181,923 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 19 Feb 2011 181,844 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 165,345 miles

Centre and rear exhaust silencers are starting to leak.

Gaiters on both front lower ball joints are split.

Healights are set on position 3, n/s headlamp will not adjust up to match o/s. If set to position 0, o/s headlamp will not adjust down to match n/s.

N/s innermost taillight is not working.

N/s rear tyre is close to the limit.

O/s front fog lamp is not working.

Oil leaks from engine.

Oil level is on minimum.

Some play in both ends of steering rack & n/s is only just acceptable for the mot.

Fail 26 Feb 2010 165,096 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Centre and rear exhaust silencers are starting to leak.

Gaiters on both front lower ball joints are split.

Healights are set on position 3, n/s headlamp will not adjust up to match o/s. If set to position 0, o/s headlamp will not adjust down to match n/s.

N/s innermost taillight is not working.

N/s rear tyre is close to the limit.

O/s front fog lamp is not working.

Oil leaks from engine.

Oil level is on minimum.

Some play in both ends of steering rack & n/s is only just acceptable for the mot.

Pass 4 Mar 2009 151,146 miles

steering rack has slight play

Pass 6 Mar 2008 137,033 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 124,064 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 124,064 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 111,967 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 111,967 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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P547 VFH is a 1997 Citroen Synergie in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P547 VFH, 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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P547 VFH is a 1997 Citroen Synergie, first registered on 25 April 1997.

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