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A3 SXW

1996 Citroen Synergie

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

115,999 mi
Last recorded115,999 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2012
Typical for 1996 Citroen Synergie129,051 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 SXW
MakeCitroen
ModelSynergie
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2012 115,999 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Aug 2011 106,550 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on the outer edge

Fail 2 Aug 2011 106,550 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nearside front tyre wearing on the outer edge

Pass 2 Aug 2010 100,221 miles

center rear brake light has some bulbs not working

Fail 29 Jul 2010 100,221 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

center rear brake light has some bulbs not working

Pass 7 Aug 2009 90,924 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

gearbox leaking oil

nearside front seat belt stalk plastic cover missing

Fail 7 Aug 2009 90,924 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

gearbox leaking oil

nearside front seat belt stalk plastic cover missing

Pass 7 Aug 2008 83,053 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

gearbox oil leak

nearside front seat belt clasp missing its cover

offside and nearside tyres have 3mm tread

spare wheel has cracks to the outer edge

Fail 31 Jul 2008 82,827 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

brake performance is lower on the offside rear axel

gearbox oil leak

nearside front seat belt clasp housing missing

offside and nearside front tyres havw 3mm of tread

spare tyre has cracks around the outer edge

Pass 9 Aug 2007 74,371 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front washers

Fail 9 Aug 2007 74,371 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front washers

Pass 7 Aug 2006 62,977 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 62,977 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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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A3 SXW is a 1996 Citroen Synergie in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1996 Citroen Synergie models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 129,051 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 A3 SXW, 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 30 years old, this Citroen Synergie is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A3 SXW registered?

A3 SXW is a 1996 Citroen Synergie, first registered on 4 April 1996.

Is A3 SXW safe to buy?

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