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P229 EOB

1996 Citroen Synergie

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,268 mi
Last recorded85,268 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2019
Typical for 1996 Citroen Synergie129,051 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP229 EOB
MakeCitroen
ModelSynergie
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2019 85,268 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2019 85,255 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 77,861 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 77,813 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2017 74,810 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre side wall cuts & perished. close to cords.

only one rear seat fitted, [n/s centre rear]

Fail 25 Aug 2017 74,767 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre side wall cuts & perished. close to cords.

only one rear seat fitted, [n/s centre rear]

Pass 26 Aug 2016 71,112 miles

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

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

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

no rear seats fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2015 67,136 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2014 62,697 miles

Near side front tyre, side wall cuts & perished.

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

Rear row + middle & off side centre seats not fitted.

Fail 20 Aug 2014 62,664 miles

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

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

Near side front tyre, side wall cuts & perished.

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

Rear row + middle & off side centre seats not fitted.

Pass 17 Jul 2013 58,223 miles

rear tyres perished

Fail 17 Jul 2013 58,223 miles

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

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

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

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 18 Jul 2012 57,990 miles

Rear tyres side walls perished

Pass 23 Jun 2011 57,691 miles

rear tyres cracking & perished.

Fail 22 Jun 2011 57,691 miles

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

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

rear tyres cracking & perished.

Pass 23 Apr 2010 56,907 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 55,923 miles

front brake discs worn, pads getting low.

n/s front & n/s rear tyres side walls kerbed.

n/s front tyre worn outer edge.

some wear o/s front lower swivel.

Pass 3 Dec 2007 54,936 miles

Near side front tyre wearing on outer edge

Unable to see front pads to check for wear

Fail 29 Nov 2007 54,936 miles

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

Near side front tyre wearing on outer edge

Unable to see front pads to check for wear

Pass 23 Nov 2006 53,105 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 51,559 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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P229 EOB is a 1996 Citroen Synergie in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P229 EOB, 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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P229 EOB is a 1996 Citroen Synergie, first registered on 8 August 1996.

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