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X552 ARA

2001 Citroen Synergie

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

179,662 mi
Last recorded179,662 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2012
Typical for 2001 Citroen Synergie102,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX552 ARA
MakeCitroen
ModelSynergie
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Jan 2012 179,662 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 169,836 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 158,276 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2010

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 140,112 miles

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

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

metal ferrules on some flexi brake hoses corroded

nearside rear door will not open from outside

pressure test brake pipes cannot see

Fail 22 Dec 2008 140,105 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

metal ferrules on some flexi brake hoses corroded

nearside rear door will not open from outside

pressure test brake pipes cannot see

Pass 15 Jan 2008 124,104 miles

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

metal ferrules on rear flexi brake hoses corroded

wear in steering rack body

Fail 14 Jan 2008 124,030 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

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

cannot open rear near side door from outside

metal ferrules on rear flexi brake hoses corroded

wear in steering rack body

Pass 16 Jan 2007 104,493 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2006 84,984 miles

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

rear nearside inner sidelight dim.

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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X552 ARA is a 2001 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 2001 Citroen Synergie models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 102,041 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 X552 ARA, 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 25 years old, this Citroen Synergie is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X552 ARA registered?

X552 ARA is a 2001 Citroen Synergie, first registered on 21 February 2001.

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