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W497 PDC

2000 Citroen Synergie

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

189,143 mi
Last recorded189,143 miles
Recorded on23 May 2015
Typical for 2000 Citroen Synergie109,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW497 PDC
MakeCitroen
ModelSynergie
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 May 2015 189,143 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pedal rubber worn

washers weak

Pass 23 May 2015 189,143 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pedal rubber worn

washers weak

Pass 24 May 2014 180,825 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

centre seat of cantre row missing

rear tyre's slightly out of shape

spare wheel missing

washers weak

Pass 30 May 2013 173,939 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine smokey

nearside front fog lamp brocken

Fail 16 May 2013 173,913 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine smokey

nearside front fog lamp brocken

Pass 24 May 2012 164,767 miles

both rear road springs rusting

nearside rear tyre tread low

nearside wing mirror cracked

zero emiisions

Fail 16 May 2012 164,744 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear road springs rusting

nearside rear tyre tread low

nearside wing mirror cracked

zero emiisions

Pass 18 May 2011 158,214 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front ABS ring deffective

nearside front fog lamp lens brocken

Fail 17 May 2011 158,214 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front ABS ring deffective

nearside front fog lamp lens brocken

Pass 4 Mar 2010 149,559 miles

brake pedal slight spongy

Fail 4 Mar 2010 149,541 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

brake pedal slight spongy

Pass 11 Mar 2009 132,711 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2009 132,711 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 121,358 miles

N/S/F and O/S/F Tyres wearing on edges

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2007 113,342 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 96,911 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 96,911 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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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W497 PDC is a 2000 Citroen Synergie in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 W497 PDC, 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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What year was W497 PDC registered?

W497 PDC is a 2000 Citroen Synergie, first registered on 21 July 2000.

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