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R505 KDD

1997 Citroen Synergie

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

156,409 mi
Last recorded156,409 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Citroen Synergie125,724 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR505 KDD
MakeCitroen
ModelSynergie
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2009 156,409 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 156,409 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2008 153,485 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 153,485 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 May 2007 147,700 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front discs showing signs of distortion within limits at time of test and nsr tyre poor condition

Fail 3 May 2007 147,700 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front discs showing signs of distortion within limits at time of test and nsr tyre poor condition

Fail 23 Apr 2007 147,687 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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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R505 KDD is a 1997 Citroen Synergie in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 R505 KDD, 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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R505 KDD is a 1997 Citroen Synergie, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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