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R702 BFC

1997 Citroen Synergie

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

200,261 mi
Last recorded200,261 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2015
Typical for 1997 Citroen Synergie125,724 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR702 BFC
MakeCitroen
ModelSynergie
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2015 200,261 miles

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

Low effort on o/s rear brakes.

Fail 6 Jan 2015 200,048 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Low effort on o/s rear brakes.

Pass 29 Jan 2014 191,592 miles

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Printer failure reading was 1.9

Fail 29 Jan 2014 191,592 miles

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Printer failure reading was 1.9

Pass 2 Oct 2012 182,168 miles

front brake hoses slightly perished

rear seats not fitted at time of test,unable to carry out seat belt check

Fail 1 Oct 2012 182,152 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front brake hoses slightly perished

rear seats not fitted at time of test,unable to carry out seat belt check

unable to carry out n/s beam check,due too fault

Fail 18 Oct 2011 173,175 miles

Centre Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 173,175 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 166,266 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 158,285 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Oct 2009 158,275 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 145,386 miles

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

low efficiency on rear service brakes

Fail 23 Oct 2008 145,386 miles

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

low efficiency on rear service brakes

Pass 24 Oct 2007 131,835 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 120,579 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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R702 BFC is a 1997 Citroen Synergie in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R702 BFC, 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 R702 BFC registered?

R702 BFC is a 1997 Citroen Synergie, first registered on 25 September 1997.

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