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P122 RYE

1996 Citroen Synergie

Grey Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2020
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

161,464 mi
Last recorded161,464 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2019
Typical for 1996 Citroen Synergie129,051 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP122 RYE
MakeCitroen
ModelSynergie
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2019 161,464 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine dip stick broken

engine oil leak

gear knob missing

n/s/f tyre tread cracking

o/s/f ind lens missing

Fail 6 Mar 2019 161,277 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

n/s/f tyre tread cracking

o/s/f ind lens missing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine dip stick broken

engine oil leak

gear knob missing

Pass 26 Feb 2018 154,931 miles

aux belt worn

engine oil leak

lower engine stay bar bush slight wear

n/s/f tyre tread cracking

Fail 26 Feb 2018 154,931 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

aux belt worn

engine oil leak

lower engine stay bar bush slight wear

n/s/f tyre tread cracking

Pass 13 Mar 2017 149,979 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

engine oil leak

Fail 8 Mar 2017 149,902 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed flex hose (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2016 145,809 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 15 Mar 2016 145,809 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center silencer (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2015 141,164 miles

rear center brake light inop

Pass 5 Mar 2014 136,882 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

center stop inop

engine oil leak

Fail 5 Mar 2014 136,882 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

center stop inop

engine oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2013 131,006 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both rear springs rusty

Fail 14 Mar 2013 131,006 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2012 125,266 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2012 125,208 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 120,631 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine oil leak

Fail 10 Mar 2011 120,631 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2010 116,627 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 115,495 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.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 11 Mar 2009 115,492 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 110,940 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 105,469 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 96,317 miles

o.s.f lower ball joint

o.s.f outer cv gaitor

Pass 3 Mar 2006 94,113 miles

front tyres on limmit at time of test

n.s.f top mount bearing dry

Fail 7 Feb 2006 163,723 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak

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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P122 RYE is a 1996 Citroen Synergie in Grey with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 P122 RYE, 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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P122 RYE is a 1996 Citroen Synergie, first registered on 29 August 1996.

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