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S566 JVC

1999 Citroen Synergie

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

181,852 mi
Last recorded181,852 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2012
Typical for 1999 Citroen Synergie110,687 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS566 JVC
MakeCitroen
ModelSynergie
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Dec 2012 181,852 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front indicators fading white

it is not good practice to mix winter and normal tyres on the same axle (front)

nearside front inner cv boot deteriorated

nearside front tyre 2mm

noisey bearing on power steering belt system

rear-rear seats removed

spare wheel carrier clip secured with zip tie

tow bar electric socket 7 pin (not tested)

battery terminal positive exposed/ battery insecure

Pass 10 Dec 2012 181,852 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front indicators fading white

it is not good practice to mix winter and normal tyres on the same axle (front)

nearside front inner cv boot deteriorated

nearside front tyre 2mm

noisey bearing on power steering belt system

rear-rear seats removed

spare wheel carrier clip secured with zip tie

tow bar electric socket 7 pin (not tested)

battery terminal positive exposed/ battery insecure

Pass 15 Dec 2011 164,483 miles

front brakes slightly imbalanced

o/s handbrake lazy

o/s/r footbrake lazy

rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 16 Jun 2011 144,635 miles

both rear springs corroded

front discs worn

n/s/f wheel bearing appears soaked in lubricant. but not rough when rotated at time of test

n/s/r tyre low and perished

Fail 15 Jun 2011 144,629 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

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

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

front discs worn

n/s/r tyre worn low + perished

Pass 11 Jun 2010 130,437 miles

both front brake hoses perished

n/s/f wheel bearing slight roughness

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 11 Jun 2010 130,437 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front brake hoses perished

n/s/f wheel bearing slight roughness

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 12 Jun 2009 112,202 miles

o/s/f wiper blade split both ends

knock in steering

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

o/s/r seat not fitted at time of test

Fail 12 Jun 2009 112,200 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

knock in steering

o/s/f wiper blade split both ends

o/s/r seat not fitted at time of test

Pass 19 Jun 2008 96,075 miles

offside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Fail 19 Jun 2008 96,075 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 3 Jul 2007 83,260 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Fail 3 Jul 2007 83,260 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 64,180 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2006 64,173 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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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S566 JVC is a 1999 Citroen Synergie in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 S566 JVC, 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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S566 JVC is a 1999 Citroen Synergie, first registered on 8 January 1999.

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