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N170 RVC

1996 Citroen Synergie

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

147,629 mi
Last recorded147,629 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2013
Typical for 1996 Citroen Synergie129,051 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN170 RVC
MakeCitroen
ModelSynergie
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2013 147,629 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 147,626 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 143,195 miles

Engine and gear box oil leak.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Jul 2012 143,171 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

engine and gearbox oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2011 135,452 miles

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

o/s inner rack knuckle

Fail 26 Jul 2011 135,452 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

o/s inner rack knuckle

Pass 16 Jul 2010 128,825 miles

both rear seats missing at tine of test

knocking noise from rear suspension

slight play in steering

Fail 15 Jul 2010 128,810 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

both rear seats missing at tine of test

knocking noise from rear suspension

slight play in steering

Pass 14 Jul 2009 122,033 miles

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

Oil leak

r/n/s non oblig light out

Pass 16 Jul 2008 114,785 miles

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

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

o/s/r brake binding slightly

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Fail 15 Jul 2008 114,762 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Pass 19 Jul 2007 107,323 miles

see advisory note 202439497486

slight play in n/s o/s ends of steering rack

Fail 18 Jul 2007 107,304 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 100,500 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2005 94,190 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

slight play in O/S of steering rack

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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N170 RVC is a 1996 Citroen Synergie in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N170 RVC, 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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N170 RVC is a 1996 Citroen Synergie, first registered on 23 January 1996.

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