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R229 XEW

1997 Citroen Synergie

Grey Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

176,126 mi
Last recorded176,126 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2009
Typical for 1997 Citroen Synergie125,724 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR229 XEW
MakeCitroen
ModelSynergie
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2009 176,126 miles

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

Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2008 167,614 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 167,614 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2007 157,477 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 146,035 miles

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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R229 XEW is a 1997 Citroen Synergie in Grey with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R229 XEW, 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 R229 XEW registered?

R229 XEW is a 1997 Citroen Synergie, first registered on 3 November 1997.

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