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N167 YNU

1996 Citroen Synergie

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

150,153 mi
Last recorded150,153 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2012
Typical for 1996 Citroen Synergie129,051 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN167 YNU
MakeCitroen
ModelSynergie
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2012 150,153 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Fail 13 Sep 2012 150,153 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Fail 4 Jul 2011 137,937 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

Pass 4 Jul 2011 137,937 miles

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

Fail 2 Mar 2011 137,927 miles

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

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

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

Fail 3 Mar 2010 135,134 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

o/s/r handbrake cable clip broke

visual inspection of centre row seats only due to child seats fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2010 135,134 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

o/s/r handbrake cable clip broke

visual inspection of centre row seats only due to child seats fitted

Fail 4 Feb 2010 134,983 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

bad oil leak

child seat n/s centre row of seats

front number plate slightly damaged

n/s/f tyre side wall perished and split

o/s/r handbrake cable insecure

Pass 22 Dec 2008 130,681 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

back box joint loose

fault on o/s driveshaft

front discs corroded

wrong size front wiper blades fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2007 124,607 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 119,870 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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N167 YNU is a 1996 Citroen Synergie in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 N167 YNU, 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 N167 YNU registered?

N167 YNU is a 1996 Citroen Synergie, first registered on 3 May 1996.

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