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N538 UPJ

1996 Citroen Synergie

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

105,051 mi
Last recorded105,051 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2011
Typical for 1996 Citroen Synergie129,051 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN538 UPJ
MakeCitroen
ModelSynergie
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2011 105,051 miles

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

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

both front wipers worn

front discs corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2010 93,572 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 93,572 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2009 79,520 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

advanced corrosion on both brake discs inner surface

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 3 Feb 2009 79,520 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

advanced corrosion on both brake discs inner surface

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 12 Jan 2008 76,671 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 76,647 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 73,513 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 68,993 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 68,993 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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N538 UPJ is a 1996 Citroen Synergie in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 N538 UPJ, 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 N538 UPJ registered?

N538 UPJ is a 1996 Citroen Synergie, first registered on 15 March 1996.

Is N538 UPJ safe to buy?

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