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R49 DFS

1997 Citroen Synergie

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,253 mi
Last recorded168,253 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Citroen Synergie125,724 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR49 DFS
MakeCitroen
ModelSynergie
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2011 168,253 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

middle row seats o/s and centre seat belts not checked as seats are not fitted

n/s/r and o/s/r seat belts not checked as seats are not fitted

o/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

slight play in o/s steering rack

Fail 20 Jan 2011 168,241 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

middle row seats o/s and centre seat belts not checked as seats are not fitted

n/s/r and o/s/r seat belts not checked as seats are not fitted

o/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

slight play in o/s steering rack

Pass 3 Dec 2009 161,051 miles

Fuel tank support slightly corroded.

O/S/F tyre feathered on inside and outside edges.

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

Fail 2 Dec 2009 161,015 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Fuel tank support slightly corroded.

O/S/F tyre feathered on inside and outside edges.

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 155,681 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 151,540 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

advise slideing door does not open

Pass 15 Sep 2006 143,718 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 143,718 miles

Rear Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2005 128,759 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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R49 DFS is a 1997 Citroen Synergie in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R49 DFS, 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 R49 DFS registered?

R49 DFS is a 1997 Citroen Synergie, first registered on 27 August 1997.

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