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R305 TPX

1997 Citroen Synergie

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2018
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

96,339 mi
Last recorded96,339 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2017
Typical for 1997 Citroen Synergie125,724 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR305 TPX
MakeCitroen
ModelSynergie
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2017 96,339 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 93,357 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre near the limit

Offside Rear tyre perished

front inner surfaces of discs poor,condition of pads unknown ,advise wheels off inspection asap

rear brake efforts on the limit ,advise attention asap

rear coil springs corroded

wiper arms worn (no tension in springs)

Fail 5 Apr 2017 93,357 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front to centre joining clamp/flange (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre near the limit

Offside Rear tyre perished

front inner surfaces of discs poor,condition of pads unknown ,advise wheels off inspection asap

rear brake efforts on the limit ,advise attention asap

rear coil springs corroded

wiper arms worn (no tension in springs)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 89,703 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre perished.

Nearside Rear tyre has cuts/damage to tread not deep enough to reach cords.

Offside Rear tyre badly perished.

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

Rear coil spring corroded both. (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Mar 2016 89,703 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust. (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre perished.

Nearside Rear tyre has cuts/damage to tread not deep enough to reach cords.

Offside Rear tyre badly perished.

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

Rear coil spring corroded both. (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 86,509 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both wiper arms worn

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to rear exhaust/blows to joint

horn switch poor inoperation

o/s/ head lamp fitting poor

Fail 20 Mar 2015 86,509 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both wiper arms worn

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to rear exhaust/blows to joint

horn switch poor inoperation

o/s/ head lamp fitting poor

Fail 17 Mar 2014 83,107 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Mar 2014 83,107 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Mar 2013 79,851 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 76,302 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

n/s/f brake disc worn

o/s/f brake disc worn

o/s/r one of 2 bulbs inop

Fail 23 Mar 2012 76,300 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/r one of 2 bulbs inop

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f brake disc worn

o/s/f brake disc worn

Pass 30 Mar 2011 72,406 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 29 Mar 2011 72,404 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 66,436 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 66,436 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 61,503 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 7 Oct 2008 61,503 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 9 Oct 2007 55,727 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 55,727 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 48,596 miles

air bag light on

Fail 9 Oct 2006 48,596 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

air bag light on †

Pass 1 Aug 2005 43,859 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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R305 TPX is a 1997 Citroen Synergie in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 R305 TPX, 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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R305 TPX is a 1997 Citroen Synergie, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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