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N856 VRD

1995 Citroen Synergie

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

160,454 mi
Last recorded160,454 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2010
Typical for 1995 Citroen Synergie133,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN856 VRD
MakeCitroen
ModelSynergie
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Apr 2010 160,454 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 149,776 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jul 2009 149,776 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2008 134,601 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 134,601 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Dec 2007 132,342 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

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

rear seats missing unable to test seat belts

Pass 19 Jan 2007 125,161 miles

coolant leak evident

engine oil leak evident

slight play evident in steering rack

Pass 13 Jan 2006 119,081 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 119,081 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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N856 VRD is a 1995 Citroen Synergie in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

Across all 1995 Citroen Synergie models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 133,560 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 N856 VRD, 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 31 years old, this Citroen Synergie is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N856 VRD registered?

N856 VRD is a 1995 Citroen Synergie, first registered on 21 September 1995.

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The MOT history for N856 VRD shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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