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P585 SGF

1997 Citroen Synergie

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

160,000 mi
Last recorded160,000 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 Citroen Synergie125,724 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP585 SGF
MakeCitroen
ModelSynergie
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2013 160,000 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 5 Nov 2012 154,084 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

child seat fitted nearside rear

front brake disc worn

Fail 5 Nov 2012 154,074 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

child seat fitted nearside rear

front brake disc worn

Pass 2 Nov 2011 144,392 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

nearside front disc corroded inner face

nearside rear tyre pershing on sidewall

offside front disc worn

Fail 2 Nov 2011 144,391 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

nearside front disc corroded inner face

nearside rear tyre pershing on sidewall

offside front disc worn

Pass 4 Nov 2010 135,071 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2009 130,343 miles

tyre tread depths both front 6.5mm n/s/r 4mm o/s/r 7mm 205/65r15v n/s/r t rated o/s/r h rated

Fail 24 Oct 2009 130,343 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

o/s wiper blade split

tyre tread depths both front 6.5mm n/s/r 4mm o/s/r 7mm 205/65r15v n/s/r t rated o/s/r h rated

Pass 18 Oct 2008 127,125 miles

slight perishing to n/s/r tyre.

tyre size: 205/65/15H.

slight engine oil leak.

both front outer c,v boots perishing.

Fail 18 Oct 2008 127,125 miles

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

both front outer c,v boots perishing.

both front tyres approching wear limit of 1.6mm and wearing on inner and outer edges.

slight engine oil leak.

slight perishing to n/s/r tyre.

slight play in steering rack and both track rod ends.

tread depths: both front on 2mm, n/s/r on 5mm, o/s/r on 7mm.

tyre size: 205/65/15H.

Pass 24 Oct 2007 125,287 miles

F antiroll bar deop link bushes splitting both sides of car but no play at time of test, various dents and scratches to car

TYRES 20565R15H n/s/f 3.5mm o/s/f 4.0mm both front tyres H rated, both rear 6.0mm (n/s/r T rated o/s/r V rated) spare 3.0mm and T rated - T rating is under requirements for a 2.0 litre engine - should be H or V rated

nail in o/s/r tyre tread, small knock and slight play from steering rack at time of test, only fluid from 1 nozzle in each F washer jet and R washer n/w at time of test, both rear indicators going light in colour, n/s/f wheel trim missing

o/s/f tyre below limit on both edges (0.0mm to 1.0mm) n/s/f tyre on or below limits on edges (0.0mm to 1.6mm), spare ytre perishing slightly, oil on rocker cover and on lower engine block,

Fail 24 Oct 2007 125,286 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

F antiroll bar deop link bushes splitting both sides of car but no play at time of test, various dents and scratches to car

TYRES 20565R15H n/s/f 3.5mm o/s/f 4.0mm both front tyres H rated, both rear 6.0mm (n/s/r T rated o/s/r V rated) spare 3.0mm and T rated - T rating is under requirements for a 2.0 litre engine - should be H or V rated

nail in o/s/r tyre tread, small knock and slight play from steering rack at time of test, only fluid from 1 nozzle in each F washer jet and R washer n/w at time of test, both rear indicators going light in colour, n/s/f wheel trim missing

o/s/f tyre below limit on both edges (0.0mm to 1.0mm) n/s/f tyre on or below limits on edges (0.0mm to 1.6mm), spare ytre perishing slightly, oil on rocker cover and on lower engine block,

Pass 24 Oct 2006 118,241 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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P585 SGF is a 1997 Citroen Synergie in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P585 SGF, 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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P585 SGF is a 1997 Citroen Synergie, first registered on 13 January 1997.

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