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Y138 LHL

2001 Citroen Synergie

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Citroen Synergie102,041 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY138 LHL
MakeCitroen
ModelSynergie
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2016

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear of cat (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported broken at rear of cat (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

car should not be driven due to poor condition of front subframe

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened mount (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened mount (2.4.G.1)

both front top strut mounts rough

rear axle corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2015

baffles loose in exhaust centre section

surface corrosion to front cross member

surface corrosion to power steering pipes

surface corrosion to rear subframe

Fail 23 Apr 2015

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

baffles loose in exhaust centre section

front brake discs corroded

front brake pads low

surface corrosion to front cross member

surface corrosion to power steering pipes

surface corrosion to rear subframe

Pass 30 Apr 2014

surface corrosion to front subframe

surface corrosion to power steering pipes

Fail 29 Apr 2014

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

surface corrosion to front subframe

surface corrosion to power steering pipes

Pass 2 May 2013 118,209 miles

both front coil springs corroded

both front shock absorbers corroded

front cross member corroded

near side rear door not opening from outside

Fail 1 May 2013 118,209 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

both front coil springs corroded

both front shock absorbers corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

front cross member corroded

near side rear door not opening from outside

Pass 2 May 2012 109,217 miles

both rear brake hose ferrules corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

front cross member and subframe corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2012 109,217 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear brake hose ferrules corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

front cross member and subframe corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 11 May 2011 100,856 miles

both rear axle pivot bushes in poor condition

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

ns sliding door wont open

rear discs coroded

Pass 14 May 2010 96,705 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 May 2010 96,702 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2009 92,384 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 31 May 2008 88,918 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 88,918 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 29 May 2007 86,042 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 86,042 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 May 2006 74,186 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 74,160 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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Y138 LHL is a 2001 Citroen Synergie in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 Y138 LHL, 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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Y138 LHL is a 2001 Citroen Synergie, first registered on 29 May 2001.

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