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R101 ARO

1997 Citroen Synergie

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

176,852 mi
Last recorded176,852 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Citroen Synergie125,724 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR101 ARO
MakeCitroen
ModelSynergie
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2009 176,852 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 176,851 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 162,466 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 162,466 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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)

offside rear footbrake is achieving half the effort of nearside rear footbrake

Pass 11 Sep 2006 141,422 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 141,312 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

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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R101 ARO is a 1997 Citroen Synergie in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R101 ARO, 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 R101 ARO registered?

R101 ARO is a 1997 Citroen Synergie, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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