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Y353 DCG

2001 Citroen Synergie

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

78,186 mi
Last recorded78,186 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 Citroen Synergie102,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY353 DCG
MakeCitroen
ModelSynergie
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2012 78,186 miles

Advanced corrosion to rear coil springs

Brake pedal travel seems high for model

Light corrosion to rear inner sills

Oil o/s steering rack

Service wear to front brake discs

Fail 17 Jul 2012 78,186 miles

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

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

Advanced corrosion to rear coil springs

Brake pedal travel seems high for model

Light corrosion to rear inner sills

N/s/r tyre worn unevenly and bald outer edge

Oil o/s steering rack

Service wear to front brake discs

Pass 13 Jul 2011 58,609 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

fuel tank damp

n/s/r inner side light inop

Fail 13 Jul 2011 58,609 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

fuel tank damp

n/s/r inner side light inop

Pass 14 Jul 2010 47,773 miles

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

front discs started to wear ridged on edges

n/s/r door will not open inside and outside

small stone chips front screen

Pass 14 Jul 2009 37,544 miles

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

n/s/r door will not open inside and outside

stone chips front screen

Fail 14 Jul 2009 37,544 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

n/s/r door will not open inside and outside

stone chips front screen

Fail 16 Jul 2008 27,151 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

stone chips front screen

Pass 16 Jul 2008 27,151 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

stone chips front screen

Pass 1 Aug 2007 17,345 miles

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

stone chips front screen

Fail 27 Jul 2006 7,162 miles

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

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

near side front susspention arm ball joint cover split

Pass 27 Jul 2006 7,162 miles

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

near side front susspention arm ball joint cover split

Pass 11 Aug 2005 64,678 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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Y353 DCG is a 2001 Citroen Synergie in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 Y353 DCG, 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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Y353 DCG is a 2001 Citroen Synergie, first registered on 17 March 2001.

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