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R203 DRE

1997 Citroen Synergie

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2014
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

205,499 mi
Last recorded205,499 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Citroen Synergie125,724 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR203 DRE
MakeCitroen
ModelSynergie
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2013 205,499 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight oil leak

Fail 4 Jul 2013 205,499 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2010 201,034 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 28 May 2010 200,925 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2009 19,951 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 19,940 miles

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 189,339 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 15 Mar 2008 189,142 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Centre Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

wiper linkage worn

Pass 10 Mar 2007 181,505 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 181,505 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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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R203 DRE is a 1997 Citroen Synergie in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R203 DRE, 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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R203 DRE is a 1997 Citroen Synergie, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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