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P689 ORL

1996 Citroen Synergie

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

229,455 mi
Last recorded229,455 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2013
Typical for 1996 Citroen Synergie129,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP689 ORL
MakeCitroen
ModelSynergie
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2013 229,455 miles

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise alt belt cracked

advise engine temp can not be taken

advise front indecater lens missing

advise n/s/f top mount notchy

advise n/s/r brake slightly slow to react

advise n/s/r outter door handel temp repair

advise power steering rack wet

advise rear seats remover at time of test

advise top water hose

Fail 11 Sep 2013 229,423 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise alt belt cracked

advise engine temp can not be taken

advise front indecater lens missing

advise n/s/f top mount notchy

advise power steering rack wet

advise rear seats remover at time of test

advise top water hose

Pass 21 Oct 2011 215,410 miles

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

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

advise front indecator lenses missing

advise n/s wiper pivot worn

advise n/s/r door not opening from outside

advise slight play in steering rack

Pass 7 Oct 2010 204,002 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 194,152 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2009 194,152 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 185,227 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 Oct 2008 185,043 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2007 175,189 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 169,250 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

emmitting black smoke under acceleration but not dense

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

offside front tyre worn inner and outer edges

Fail 23 Oct 2006 169,247 miles

Offside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

emmitting black smoke under acceleration but not dense

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

offside front tyre worn inner and outer edges

Pass 17 May 2006 166,260 miles

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

engine oil leak

Fail 16 May 2006 166,259 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

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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P689 ORL is a 1996 Citroen Synergie in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P689 ORL, 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 P689 ORL registered?

P689 ORL is a 1996 Citroen Synergie, first registered on 30 August 1996.

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