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W478 MHU

2000 Citroen Synergie

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

173,445 mi
Last recorded173,445 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2012
Typical for 2000 Citroen Synergie109,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW478 MHU
MakeCitroen
ModelSynergie
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2012 173,445 miles

Both front top suspension spring mounts slightly corroded

Both rear and offside front springs slightly corroded

Engine light on indicating a fault

Headlamp glass is holed on offside front

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear tyre badly cracking

Oil leak

Fail 23 Oct 2012 173,445 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front top suspension spring mounts slightly corroded

Both rear and offside front springs slightly corroded

Engine light on indicating a fault

Headlamp glass is holed on offside front

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear tyre badly cracking

Oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2011 165,278 miles

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

o/s headlamp glass damaged

Fail 2 Nov 2011 165,278 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

o/s headlamp glass damaged

Pass 27 May 2010 154,585 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

fuel tank straps corroding

o/s headlamp small hole

Fail 19 May 2010 154,585 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

fuel tank straps corroding

o/s headlamp small hole

Pass 14 May 2009 148,308 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking

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

Offside headlamp glass holed

Fail 5 May 2009 148,307 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking

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

Offside headlamp glass holed

Accident damage to nearside of vehicle

Pass 8 May 2008 143,847 miles

Offside headlamp glass damaged

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear seats have been removed

Pass 2 May 2007 137,909 miles

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

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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W478 MHU is a 2000 Citroen Synergie in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2000 Citroen Synergie models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 109,854 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 W478 MHU, 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 26 years old, this Citroen Synergie is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W478 MHU is a 2000 Citroen Synergie, first registered on 19 June 2000.

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