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R501 JNS

1997 Citroen Synergie

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

125,424 mi
Last recorded125,424 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Citroen Synergie125,724 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR501 JNS
MakeCitroen
ModelSynergie
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2011 125,424 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 125,414 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2010 119,179 miles

engine oil and slight power steering oil leaks

exhaust slightly rusty

front brake flexys lightly cracked

front pads look low

handbrake cables rusty

slight play in inner steering rack joints

some brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2010 119,179 miles

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

engine oil and slight power steering oil leaks

exhaust slightly rusty

front brake flexys lightly cracked

front pads look low

handbrake cables rusty

slight play in inner steering rack joints

some brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2009 55,962 miles

slight play in o/s/f power steering rack

Fail 8 Jul 2009 95,961 miles

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

slight play in o/s/f power steering rack

Pass 14 Jul 2008 80,134 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 80,120 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 61,195 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 17 Jul 2007 61,135 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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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R501 JNS is a 1997 Citroen Synergie in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R501 JNS, 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 R501 JNS registered?

R501 JNS is a 1997 Citroen Synergie, first registered on 15 January 1997.

Is R501 JNS safe to buy?

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