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W493 XVC

2000 Citroen Synergie

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

114,449 mi
Last recorded114,449 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2013
Typical for 2000 Citroen Synergie109,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW493 XVC
MakeCitroen
ModelSynergie
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2013 114,449 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 114,449 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 108,950 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2012 108,363 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front discs coroded

Pass 29 Jul 2011 102,677 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 102,605 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 96,230 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 96,230 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2009 87,882 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 87,882 miles

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

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 73,625 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2008 73,625 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 59,346 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 53,027 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 53,027 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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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W493 XVC is a 2000 Citroen Synergie in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 W493 XVC, 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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W493 XVC is a 2000 Citroen Synergie, first registered on 28 June 2000.

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