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P269 RTL

1996 Citroen Synergie

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2019
Tests24 (12 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

170,415 mi
Last recorded170,415 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2019
Typical for 1996 Citroen Synergie129,051 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP269 RTL
MakeCitroen
ModelSynergie
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

12 pass 12 fail
Fail 16 Aug 2019 170,415 miles

Fuel hose leaking injector leak of pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded three pipes near subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 168,771 miles

Nearside Front Washer jet very poor

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 168,436 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 168,436 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering front subframe leg inside front wheel arch area (6.1.A.1)

Fail 18 May 2017 168,431 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing edge (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle imbalance 48% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 166,808 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 7 Apr 2016 166,807 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 165,130 miles

slight play in nsf ball joint. slight play in steering rack. front sub frame becoming corroaded.

Fail 13 Feb 2015 165,130 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

slight play in nsf ball joint. slight play in steering rack. front sub frame becoming corroaded.

Pass 19 Feb 2014 163,744 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 19 Feb 2014 163,744 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Jan 2013 163,471 miles

Battery insecure

Some binding O/S rear brake

Fail 17 Jan 2013 163,471 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Battery insecure

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

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

Some binding O/S rear brake

Pass 10 Nov 2011 160,618 miles

slight play in steering rack.o/s/r tyre worn unevenly.

Fail 1 Nov 2011 160,597 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

slight play in steering rack.o/s/r tyre worn unevenly.

Pass 22 Oct 2010 155,753 miles

Cracking of nearside door mirror

Fail 18 Oct 2010 155,750 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Power steering pump drive system missing (2.3.6)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Cracking of nearside door mirror

Pass 4 Nov 2009 149,978 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 149,975 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 140,999 miles

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

Handbrake lever action stiff

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 23 Oct 2008 140,914 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Handbrake lever action stiff

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 29 Oct 2007 131,673 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 131,673 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2006 116,431 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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P269 RTL is a 1996 Citroen Synergie in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P269 RTL, 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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P269 RTL is a 1996 Citroen Synergie, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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