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P429 LKN

1997 Citroen Synergie

Black Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

185,465 mi
Last recorded185,465 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 1997 Citroen Synergie125,724 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP429 LKN
MakeCitroen
ModelSynergie
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 185,465 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 183,046 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 183,046 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 182,261 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 180,308 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front coil spring corroded BOTH (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 1 Mar 2016 180,308 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front coil spring corroded BOTH (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 177,131 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Feb 2015 177,130 miles

Centre Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2013 172,618 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 May 2012 172,509 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 May 2012 172,509 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 165,753 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

offside rear hub backing plate damp [needs investigating]

wiper blades deteriorating

Fail 1 Jun 2010 165,753 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

offside rear hub backing plate damp [needs investigating]

wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 1 Jul 2009 157,998 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 157,993 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 151,832 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 151,831 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 142,181 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2006 138,234 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 138,234 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

only 3 rear seats fitted

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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P429 LKN is a 1997 Citroen Synergie in Black with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Citroen Synergie models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 125,724 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 P429 LKN, 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 29 years old, this Citroen Synergie is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P429 LKN is a 1997 Citroen Synergie, first registered on 10 March 1997.

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