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Y338 VSB

2001 Citroen Synergie

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Citroen Synergie102,041 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY338 VSB
MakeCitroen
ModelSynergie
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2013

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 15 Apr 2013

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 389 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre exhaust clamp allows slight movement of the exhaust

front brake pads not able to check due to desgnn

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

true mileage not known (fault with display)

Fail 29 Mar 2012 389 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre exhaust clamp allows slight movement of the exhaust

front brake pads not able to check due to desgnn

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

true mileage not known (fault with display)

Fail 8 Apr 2011 120,946 miles

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

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres worn low on edges,offside especially

wear in offside of steering rack [possibly track rod inner joint] ?

Pass 8 Apr 2011 120,946 miles

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

both front tyres worn low on edges,offside especially

wear in offside of steering rack [possibly track rod inner joint] ?

Pass 8 Apr 2010 106,161 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nsr door does not open from outside

rear no plate slight delaminated

Fail 8 Apr 2010 106,161 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nsr door does not open from outside

rear no plate slight delaminated

Pass 9 Apr 2009 95,135 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 90,814 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 82,328 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 72,780 miles

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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Y338 VSB is a 2001 Citroen Synergie in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y338 VSB, 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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Y338 VSB is a 2001 Citroen Synergie, first registered on 11 June 2001.

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