Citroen Synergie Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Citroen Synergie reliable? We analysed 95,717 real MOT tests across 8,803 vehicles to find out.
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The Citroen Synergie is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and track rod end ball joint has excessive play. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Citroen Synergie.
Citroen Synergie Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Citroen Synergie. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Citroen Synergie MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Citroen Synergie to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Citroen Synergie Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Citroen Synergie fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Citroen Synergie Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Citroen Synergie owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Citroen Synergie MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Citroen Synergie year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 9,309 | 68.3% | 64,037 | 92,722 | 124,482 |
| 2001 | 21,448 | 68.0% | 72,500 | 102,041 | 136,488 |
| 2000 | 19,043 | 66.2% | 81,437 | 109,854 | 143,117 |
| 1999 | 12,437 | 65.5% | 85,381 | 110,687 | 140,779 |
| 1998 | 13,172 | 65.7% | 94,720 | 120,051 | 148,324 |
| 1997 | 8,015 | 65.9% | 100,876 | 125,724 | 155,554 |
| 1996 | 9,312 | 64.2% | 103,968 | 129,051 | 157,731 |
| 1995 | 2,943 | 63.2% | 107,902 | 133,560 | 163,052 |
How Long Does a Citroen Synergie Last?
Based on 8,803 Citroen Synergie vehicles on UK roads.
Citroen Synergie Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Citroen Synergie MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Citroen Synergie
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
68.3% MOT pass rate from 9,309 tests
63.2% MOT pass rate from 2,943 tests
The best year to buy a used Citroen Synergie is 2002, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 68.3% across 9,309 tests. The 1995 model year has the lowest pass rate at 63.2% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Citroen Synergie Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citroen Synergie THIS CAR | 66.3% | 95,717 | 113,130 mi | 31 yrs |
| Citroen Xsara | 69.1% | 5,047,330 | 77,497 mi | 28 yrs |
| Citroen Berlingo | 70.1% | 4,453,235 | 83,738 mi | 29 yrs |
| Citroen C3 | 72.7% | 4,435,918 | 53,913 mi | 24 yrs |
| Mitsubishi Galant | 66.8% | 121,113 | 93,977 mi | 37 yrs |
Compared to the Citroen Xsara (69.1% pass rate) and the Citroen Berlingo (70.1% pass rate), the Citroen Synergie trails behind on MOT reliability.
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The Citroen Synergie has an overall MOT pass rate of 66.3% across 95,717 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
The most common problems on the Citroen Synergie are tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5,600 recorded failures), windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3,755), and track rod end ball joint has excessive play (3,666). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Citroen Synergie owner drives around 7,824 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Citroen Synergie models stay on UK roads for around 31 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.