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Y778 VKL

2001 Citroen Synergie

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2012
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

179,192 mi
Last recorded179,192 miles
Recorded on13 May 2011
Typical for 2001 Citroen Synergie102,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY778 VKL
MakeCitroen
ModelSynergie
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2011 179,192 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 179,080 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt obviously repaired (5.2.2c)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 165,933 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 165,766 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt obviously repaired (5.2.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Fail 3 Mar 2011 165,577 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt obviously repaired (5.2.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 145,138 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 145,128 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 145,007 miles

bottom engine guard insecure

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

drivers door mirror slightly damaged but secure enough.

slight play in steering rack o/s

slight whine n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 7 Nov 2009 129,157 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 101,551 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 80,157 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2007 80,157 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 59,486 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 59,486 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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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Y778 VKL is a 2001 Citroen Synergie in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y778 VKL, 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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Y778 VKL is a 2001 Citroen Synergie, first registered on 16 May 2001.

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