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R976 NVJ

1997 Citroen Synergie

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

132,451 mi
Last recorded132,451 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2015
Typical for 1997 Citroen Synergie125,724 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR976 NVJ
MakeCitroen
ModelSynergie
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2015 132,451 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

o/s/f tyre needs checking soon wearing inner edge

wheel trims fitted alround

Fail 11 Mar 2015 132,451 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

o/s/f tyre needs checking soon wearing inner edge

wheel trims fitted alround

Pass 28 Feb 2014 121,611 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

wheel trims fitted alround

Fail 22 Feb 2014 121,597 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

wheel trims fitted alround

Fail 28 Jan 2013 113,367 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

wheel trims fitted on rear

Pass 28 Jan 2013 113,367 miles

wheel trims fitted on rear

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 107,573 miles

n/s and o/s bottom joints dust covers split

o/s/f and o/s/r and n/s/r wheel trims fitted

Fail 25 Jan 2012 107,538 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

n/s and o/s bottom joints dust covers split

o/s/f and o/s/r and n/s/r wheel trims fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2011 99,078 miles

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

n/s and o/s front disces

Fail 18 Jan 2011 99,078 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

n/s and o/s front disces

Pass 12 Jan 2010 93,141 miles

N/S rear tyre, small cut in outer wall

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 12 Jan 2009 81,272 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 30 Dec 2008 81,272 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 21 Jan 2008 72,815 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 72,794 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2007 66,336 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 66,336 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

exhaust fouling rear bodywork

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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R976 NVJ is a 1997 Citroen Synergie in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 R976 NVJ, 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 R976 NVJ registered?

R976 NVJ is a 1997 Citroen Synergie, first registered on 8 November 1997.

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