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R435 LFJ

1997 Citroen Synergie

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2015
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

148,497 mi
Last recorded148,497 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2014
Typical for 1997 Citroen Synergie125,724 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR435 LFJ
MakeCitroen
ModelSynergie
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2014 148,497 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 25 Nov 2014 148,497 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2013 142,270 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 25 Nov 2013 142,270 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2012 136,519 miles

oil leak

Fail 23 Nov 2012 136,590 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2011 131,260 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 131,260 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 126,153 miles

Oil leak

both wiper arms worn

three baby seat fitted in middle row making full inspection of factory fitted belts impossible

Fail 26 Nov 2010 126,153 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

three baby seat fitted in middle row making full inspection of factory fitted belts impossible

Pass 6 Nov 2009 120,379 miles

Rear number plate deteriating

Fail 6 Nov 2009 120,379 miles

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

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

Rear number plate deteriating

Pass 12 Nov 2008 113,807 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 113,807 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 105,165 miles

play in o/s track rod end

rear indicators loosing colour

Pass 27 Jul 2006 93,819 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2005 86,026 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2005 86,026 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

power steering belt cracking

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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R435 LFJ is a 1997 Citroen Synergie in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R435 LFJ, 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 R435 LFJ registered?

R435 LFJ is a 1997 Citroen Synergie, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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