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R773 DVC

1997 Citroen Synergie

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

157,135 mi
Last recorded157,135 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2015
Typical for 1997 Citroen Synergie125,724 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR773 DVC
MakeCitroen
ModelSynergie
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2015 157,135 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 147,970 miles

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

rear brake pipes greased

Fail 20 Oct 2014 147,956 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

rear brake pipes greased

Pass 9 Oct 2013 138,256 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 138,254 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 126,922 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

front tyres badly worn on inner edge

offside front brake pipe poorly routed & clipped

only nearside centre seat fitted at time of test

rear exhaust corroded & weak

some pitting/corrosion to front brake discs

windscreen dirty/nicotine stained affecting drivers view

Fail 17 Oct 2012 126,922 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

front tyres badly worn on inner edge

offside front brake pipe poorly routed & clipped

only nearside centre seat fitted at time of test

rear exhaust corroded & weak

some pitting/corrosion to front brake discs

windscreen dirty/nicotine stained affecting drivers view

Pass 18 Oct 2011 114,187 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

engine oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2010 103,473 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine oil leak

front brake discs slightly worn and pitted

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 25 Sep 2009 94,562 miles

oil leak

some pitting/wear to front brake discs

Fail 25 Sep 2009 94,562 miles

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

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

oil leak

some pitting/wear to front brake discs

Pass 27 Sep 2008 86,018 miles

Oil leak

some corrosion to both front discs

Pass 23 Oct 2007 78,365 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 78,360 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 71,017 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 71,017 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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R773 DVC is a 1997 Citroen Synergie in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R773 DVC, 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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R773 DVC is a 1997 Citroen Synergie, first registered on 27 August 1997.

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