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P855 PGU

1997 Citroen Synergie

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

167,000 mi
Last recorded167,000 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Citroen Synergie125,724 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP855 PGU
MakeCitroen
ModelSynergie
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2011 167,000 miles

Oil leak and oil level on minimum

Fail 14 Jan 2011 166,990 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak and oil level on minimum

Pass 13 Jul 2010 159,152 miles

Centre seat missing therefore full adult seatbelt test could not be carried out

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jul 2010 159,152 miles

Centre seat missing therefore full adult seatbelt test could not be carried out

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2009 143,854 miles

Both front indicator bulbs loosing their 'yellowness'

Major oil leak

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

Offside front position lamp lens broken. Temporary fix applied

Fail 21 Jul 2009 143,854 miles

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front indicator bulbs loosing their 'yellowness'

Major oil leak

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

Pass 8 May 2008 125,483 miles

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

Rear number plate starting to delaminate

Rear seats not fitted at time of test.

Fail 8 May 2008 125,483 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Rear number plate starting to delaminate

Rear seats not fitted at time of test.

Pass 4 May 2007 106,687 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 92,021 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 92,021 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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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P855 PGU is a 1997 Citroen Synergie in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P855 PGU, 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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P855 PGU is a 1997 Citroen Synergie, first registered on 23 June 1997.

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