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R705 JKV

1997 Citroen Synergie

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2016
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

141,036 mi
Last recorded141,036 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2015
Typical for 1997 Citroen Synergie125,724 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR705 JKV
MakeCitroen
ModelSynergie
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2015 141,036 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 25 Jun 2015 141,036 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 132,563 miles

Oil leak

Some free play in steering.

Pass 24 Sep 2013 127,712 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Sep 2013 127,359 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 117,540 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Oct 2012 117,540 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Sep 2011 107,967 miles

N/S wiper blade split

N/S/R tyre and O/S/R tyres mis-matched

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 107,967 miles

N/S wiper blade split

N/S/R tyre and O/S/R tyres mis-matched

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 100,935 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2010 100,932 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 92,712 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 92,712 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fail 21 Oct 2008 86,610 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 86,610 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 79,166 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 79,166 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 70,868 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 70,868 miles

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

SLIGHT PLAY N/S/F TRACK ROD END BALL JOINT

Pass 10 Oct 2005 64,103 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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R705 JKV is a 1997 Citroen Synergie in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 R705 JKV, 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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R705 JKV is a 1997 Citroen Synergie, first registered on 24 November 1997.

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