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R123 VDP

1997 Citroen Synergie

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

187,806 mi
Last recorded187,806 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2022
Typical for 1997 Citroen Synergie125,724 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR123 VDP
MakeCitroen
ModelSynergie
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2022 187,806 miles

Coil spring corroded all four springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear slight corrosion to wheel arch

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front anti roll bar link bushes perished

front fog lamps inoperative

Fail 9 Mar 2022 187,806 miles

Coil spring corroded all four springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear slight corrosion to wheel arch

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front anti roll bar link bushes perished

front fog lamps inoperative

Pass 28 Oct 2020 182,912 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 178,734 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2015 173,632 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2014 166,240 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 157,712 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 157,694 miles

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

o/s rear tyre perrished

Pass 30 Oct 2012 148,463 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 139,975 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2011 139,975 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 131,530 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 126,569 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 126,569 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 120,440 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 120,440 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 116,691 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 116,690 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 109,283 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 109,283 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 100,414 miles

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

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

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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R123 VDP is a 1997 Citroen Synergie in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R123 VDP, 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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R123 VDP is a 1997 Citroen Synergie, first registered on 27 August 1997.

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