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N485 DKO

1996 Citroen Synergie

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

159,516 mi
Last recorded159,516 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2020
Typical for 1996 Citroen Synergie129,051 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN485 DKO
MakeCitroen
ModelSynergie
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2020 159,516 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test o/s and n/s ()

Fail 18 Mar 2020 159,516 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component insecurely attached tie bar insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test o/s and n/s ()

Pass 19 Mar 2019 158,818 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test o/s and n/s Rear and centre seats ()

Fail 15 Mar 2019 158,818 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test o/s and n/s Rear and centre seats ()

Pass 12 Mar 2018 157,355 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 8 Mar 2017 153,809 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 147,849 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2016 147,849 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 143,891 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 140,502 miles

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

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 135,472 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Rear brake check - noise

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Apr 2013 135,472 miles

Centre Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Rear brake check - noise

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2012 132,263 miles

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

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

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 May 2011 126,030 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 May 2011 126,029 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2010 117,483 miles

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

Middle row centre + rear seats missing

N/S/R inner sidelight not working

N/S/R tyre deteriorating

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 May 2010 117,333 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Middle row centre + rear seats missing

N/S/R inner sidelight not working

N/S/R tyre deteriorating

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2009 107,088 miles

Middle row centre + rear seats missing

N/S/R axle bush deteriorating

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

Fail 6 May 2009 107,088 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Middle row centre + rear seats missing

N/S/R axle bush deteriorating

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 98,072 miles

Both rear + middle center and O/S seats missing

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

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

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

Rear brake check

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

Washer jet adjustment

Pass 25 Apr 2007 91,781 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2006 80,057 miles
Pass 3 May 2005 71,596 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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N485 DKO is a 1996 Citroen Synergie in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N485 DKO, 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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N485 DKO is a 1996 Citroen Synergie, first registered on 25 April 1996.

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