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P678 LBY

1996 Citroen Synergie

Black Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

186,598 mi
Last recorded186,598 miles
Recorded on7 May 2014
Typical for 1996 Citroen Synergie129,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP678 LBY
MakeCitroen
ModelSynergie
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 May 2014 186,598 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Spare tyre defective

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

both front tyres worn on edges.

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

no rear seats fitted at time of test.

power steeing rack slightly wet.

Fail 24 Apr 2014 186,596 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Spare tyre defective

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

both front tyres worn on edges.

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

no rear seats fitted at time of test.

power steeing rack slightly wet.

Pass 9 Apr 2013 180,858 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front brake discs slightly worn.

both front indicator lenses missing.

both rear number plate lights slightly dim.

no rear seat belts at time of test.

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape.

Fail 21 Mar 2013 180,858 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front brake discs slightly worn.

both front indicator lenses missing.

both rear number plate lights slightly dim.

no rear seats at time of test.

offside rear tyre out of shape.

Pass 21 Mar 2012 177,336 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

air bag light on

brake pedal rubber worn

brake servo slightly damp at bottom advise attention

number plate lights dim

Fail 20 Mar 2012 177,334 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Offside Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

air bag light on

brake pedal rubber worn

brake servo slightly damp at bottom advise attention

number plate lights dim

Pass 5 Jul 2011 175,088 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

both front brake discs slightly worn.

power steering rack slightly damp.

slight play in both steering rack ends.

Pass 30 Jun 2010 171,671 miles

both front brake pads low.

nearside front indicator lense missing.

play in steering rack.

slight engine oil leak.

Fail 21 Jun 2010 171,670 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

both front brake pads low.

nearside front indicator lense missing.

play in steering rack.

slight engine oil leak.

Pass 12 Aug 2008 167,456 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2008 167,456 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 163,208 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 163,151 miles

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

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight play in steering rack . oil leak from engine

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 18 Jul 2006 158,154 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 158,151 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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P678 LBY is a 1996 Citroen Synergie in Black with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 P678 LBY, 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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P678 LBY is a 1996 Citroen Synergie, first registered on 16 August 1996.

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