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P431 FES

1996 Citroen Synergie

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

184,778 mi
Last recorded184,778 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2008
Typical for 1996 Citroen Synergie129,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP431 FES
MakeCitroen
ModelSynergie
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2008 184,778 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front wiper arms insecure

heatsheild loose

Pass 25 May 2007 156,096 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 156,095 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2006 143,201 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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P431 FES is a 1996 Citroen Synergie in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 P431 FES, 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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What year was P431 FES registered?

P431 FES is a 1996 Citroen Synergie, first registered on 13 August 1996.

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