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W542 PDP

2000 Citroen Synergie

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

180,041 mi
Last recorded180,041 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2022
Typical for 2000 Citroen Synergie109,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW542 PDP
MakeCitroen
ModelSynergie
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2022 180,041 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced WHEEL ARCH (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury LIGHT UNIT (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 172,413 miles

Central Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2021 172,312 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 167,716 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 163,502 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 159,245 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 152,357 miles

Exhaust mountings perished - should all be replaced

Hole in offside front chassis outrigger

Slight leak at exhaust joint at front of silencer box. Should be resealed and tightened

Fail 14 Aug 2017 152,357 miles

Exhaust mountings perished - should all be replaced

Hole in offside front chassis outrigger

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Slight leak at exhaust joint at front of silencer box. Should be resealed and tightened

Pass 11 Aug 2016 145,748 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 137,615 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 128,607 miles

exhaust corroded and holed behind cat

Pass 2 Aug 2013 119,453 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2013 119,127 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 111,825 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2012 111,658 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 104,278 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 100,512 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 100,508 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2009 92,875 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 92,867 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 81,638 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 31 Jul 2008 81,633 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear coil springs corroded.

nail in n/s/r tyre.

play in n/s ballend of steering rack.

Pass 27 Jul 2007 72,277 miles

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

front brake imbalance of 22%

Fail 26 Jul 2007 72,275 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 64,831 miles

n/s/r tyre nearing limit

offside front brake hose slightly twisted

slight play on o/s/f suspension

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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W542 PDP is a 2000 Citroen Synergie in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 W542 PDP, 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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W542 PDP is a 2000 Citroen Synergie, first registered on 31 May 2000.

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