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S397 GRC

1999 Citroen Synergie

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

54,159 mi
Last recorded54,159 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2015
Typical for 1999 Citroen Synergie110,687 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS397 GRC
MakeCitroen
ModelSynergie
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2015 54,159 miles

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 26 Jul 2015 54,159 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 49,800 miles

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

O/S rear seat belt damaged

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 17 Jun 2014 49,783 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 Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

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

O/S rear seat belt damaged

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 24 Apr 2013 38,994 miles

Centre Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre section of exhaut has support missing

Near side rear of rear seat belt badly damaged, but has a lap belt present

Off side tow bar retaining bolt not present, but tow bar is adequately supported

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Fail 22 Apr 2013 38,986 miles

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

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

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

Centre Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre section of exhaut has support missing

Near side rear of rear seat belt badly damaged, but has a lap belt present

Off side tow bar retaining bolt not present, but tow bar is adequately supported

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 28,197 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Fail 27 Mar 2012 28,190 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 24,601 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 17,223 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

d/s/r door not opening

Fail 13 Oct 2009 17,223 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

d/s/r door not opening

Pass 10 Jan 2008 8,410 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 88,031 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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S397 GRC is a 1999 Citroen Synergie in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1999 Citroen Synergie models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 110,687 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 S397 GRC, 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 27 years old, this Citroen Synergie is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S397 GRC registered?

S397 GRC is a 1999 Citroen Synergie, first registered on 14 January 1999.

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