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R308 HGK

1997 Citroen Synergie

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

196,325 mi
Last recorded196,325 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2016
Typical for 1997 Citroen Synergie125,724 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR308 HGK
MakeCitroen
ModelSynergie
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2016 196,325 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

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

Offside Front tyre perished

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Dec 2015 189,022 miles

Offside Front tyre perished

slight oil leak at engine

Pass 18 Nov 2014 185,910 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 176,535 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 164,423 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

advise near side top strut bearing slight roughnes front

advise offsode front brake disc worn

Pass 19 Jul 2011 158,861 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 157,709 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside.

Pass 28 Jul 2009 156,211 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 153,320 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 6 Aug 2008 153,320 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 149,613 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 135,945 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Aug 2006 135,945 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

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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R308 HGK is a 1997 Citroen Synergie in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 R308 HGK, 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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R308 HGK is a 1997 Citroen Synergie, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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