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R243 RFP

1997 Citroen Synergie

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

159,829 mi
Last recorded159,829 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Citroen Synergie125,724 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR243 RFP
MakeCitroen
ModelSynergie
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2013 159,829 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2013 159,717 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 155,563 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front tyres smaller size both same size on axle

offfside front steering rack gaiter twisted

Fail 10 Mar 2012 155,544 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

offside steering rack gaiter twisted

Fail 5 Aug 2010 144,311 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 144,311 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 135,710 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

n/s/f seat belt anchor cowling broken but working correctly.

Pass 1 Aug 2008 131,461 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 122,712 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 118,851 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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R243 RFP is a 1997 Citroen Synergie in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R243 RFP, 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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R243 RFP is a 1997 Citroen Synergie, first registered on 12 August 1997.

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