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R259 DVC

1997 Citroen Synergie

Silver Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

149,010 mi
Last recorded149,010 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Citroen Synergie125,724 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR259 DVC
MakeCitroen
ModelSynergie
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2013 149,010 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 138,078 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 132,550 miles

Exhaust mid box split and starting to blow.

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 4 Aug 2011 132,550 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust mid box split and starting to blow.

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 125,917 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 119,594 miles

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

Nearside front tyre outer edge very worn

Nearside rear-most seat broken

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

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

Fail 29 May 2009 119,594 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear-most seat broken

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside front tyre outer edge very worn

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

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

Pass 22 May 2008 113,770 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 113,770 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2006 107,118 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 106,844 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R259 DVC is a 1997 Citroen Synergie in Silver with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R259 DVC, 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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R259 DVC is a 1997 Citroen Synergie, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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