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V285 EGN

1999 Citroen Synergie

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Citroen Synergie110,687 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV285 EGN
MakeCitroen
ModelSynergie
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2010
Pass 6 Jul 2009 125,193 miles

front brake discs inner braking surface reduced by corrosion

rear no.plate deteriorating

Fail 6 Jul 2009 125,192 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake discs inner braking surface reduced by corrosion

rear no.plate deteriorating

Pass 11 Jul 2008 112,917 miles

front brake discs inner braking surface reduced by corrosion

rear no.plate deteriorated

some play in offside steering rack

Fail 11 Jul 2008 112,917 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs inner braking surface reduced by corrosion

rear no.plate deteriorated

some play in offside steering rack

Pass 23 Jul 2007 102,224 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 102,224 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 91,168 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 91,043 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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V285 EGN is a 1999 Citroen Synergie in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 V285 EGN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V285 EGN registered?

V285 EGN is a 1999 Citroen Synergie, first registered on 10 November 1999.

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The MOT history for V285 EGN shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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