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VX52 VBZ

2002 Citroen Synergie

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

105,743 mi
Last recorded105,743 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2012
Typical for 2002 Citroen Synergie92,722 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX52 VBZ
MakeCitroen
ModelSynergie
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2012 105,743 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 102,541 miles

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

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

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

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

engine management light on

slight body damage

Fail 23 Dec 2010 102,541 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

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

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

engine management light on

slight body damage

Pass 10 Nov 2009 97,818 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Spare tyre defective

drivers door mirror damaged

front tyres wearing on outer edges

nearside rear tyre cracking

slight brake bind nearside rear

slight play in steering arm offside front

unable to check all rear seats/seatbelts

Fail 9 Nov 2009 97,818 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Spare tyre defective

drivers door mirror damaged

front tyres wearing on outer edges

nearside rear tyre cracking

slight brake bind nearside rear

slight play in steering arm offside front

unable to check all rear seats/seatbelts

Pass 17 Oct 2008 94,082 miles

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

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 14 Oct 2008 94,082 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Oct 2007 90,754 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 90,754 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Fail 5 Oct 2006 89,289 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 89,289 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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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VX52 VBZ is a 2002 Citroen Synergie in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2002 Citroen Synergie models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 92,722 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 VX52 VBZ, 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 24 years old, this Citroen Synergie is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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VX52 VBZ is a 2002 Citroen Synergie, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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