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R233 VBM

1997 Citroen Synergie

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

118,754 mi
Last recorded118,754 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 Citroen Synergie125,724 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR233 VBM
MakeCitroen
ModelSynergie
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2014 118,754 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 118,723 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 106,844 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 93,917 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 82,140 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 70,901 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 65,712 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 65,706 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 62,854 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2006 57,950 miles

Both front wiper blades slightly split

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Nov 2005 50,594 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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R233 VBM is a 1997 Citroen Synergie in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R233 VBM, 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 R233 VBM registered?

R233 VBM is a 1997 Citroen Synergie, first registered on 20 November 1997.

Is R233 VBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R233 VBM shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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