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N178 TJF

1996 Citroen Synergie

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

156,081 mi
Last recorded156,081 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2014
Typical for 1996 Citroen Synergie129,051 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN178 TJF
MakeCitroen
ModelSynergie
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2014 156,081 miles

lower rear engine mount rubber bush deteriorated and slight movement

Fail 12 Dec 2014 156,079 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

lower rear engine mount rubber bush deteriorated and slight movement

Fail 27 Aug 2013 152,418 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 152,418 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 145,069 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 145,069 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Aug 2011 139,851 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 139,836 miles

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 135,264 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 128,043 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 128,043 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 121,704 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 115,687 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2006 115,687 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

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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N178 TJF is a 1996 Citroen Synergie in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N178 TJF, 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 N178 TJF registered?

N178 TJF is a 1996 Citroen Synergie, first registered on 27 June 1996.

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