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R908 XBU

1997 Citroen Synergie

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Citroen Synergie125,724 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR908 XBU
MakeCitroen
ModelSynergie
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2014
Fail 10 Sep 2014

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013
Pass 3 Sep 2012 104,237 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 9 Aug 2011 98,381 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 98,381 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

all rear seats removed seat belts not checked

offside rear tyre aged

Fail 27 Aug 2010 92,748 miles

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

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

centre seats missing seat belts not checked

Pass 27 Aug 2010 92,748 miles

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

centre seats missing seat belts not checked

Pass 7 Jul 2009 90,003 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 89,709 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fail 10 Jul 2008 86,139 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

rear seats removed belts not checked

Pass 10 Jul 2008 86,139 miles

rear seats removed belts not checked

Pass 4 Apr 2007 82,261 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 82,260 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

rear/rear seats removed seat belts not checked

Pass 12 Apr 2006 77,130 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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R908 XBU is a 1997 Citroen Synergie in Red 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 R908 XBU, 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 R908 XBU registered?

R908 XBU is a 1997 Citroen Synergie, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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