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Y78 PLA

2001 Citroen Synergie

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

178,143 mi
Last recorded178,143 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Citroen Synergie102,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY78 PLA
MakeCitroen
ModelSynergie
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2018 178,143 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 31 May 2018 178,140 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 May 2017 165,546 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 165,546 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2016 156,736 miles

Corrosion to all coil springs

Knock in steering felt at steering wheel

Some corrosion to both rear inner sill areas

Some corrosion to rear exhaust

Some imbalance to rear brake operation

Fail 18 May 2016 156,707 miles

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

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

Corrosion to all coil springs

Knock in steering felt at steering wheel

Some corrosion to rear exhaust

Some imbalance to rear brake operation

Pass 21 May 2015 147,587 miles

Corrosion to rear coil springs

Slight knock in steering felt at steering wheel

Some uneven wear to front tyres

Yellow tint to headlamps

Pass 13 May 2014 137,565 miles

Advancing corrosion to rear coil springs

General corrosion to rear exhaust

Slight knock in steering felt at wheel

Some deterioration to front antiroll bar link bushes

Some service wear to front brake discs

Some wear and movement to front suspension arm inner bushes

Yellow tint to headlamps

Fail 13 May 2014 137,565 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Advancing corrosion to rear coil springs

General corrosion to rear exhaust

Slight knock in steering felt at wheel

Some deterioration to front antiroll bar link bushes

Some service wear to front brake discs

Some wear and movement to front suspension arm inner bushes

Yellow tint to headlamps

Pass 29 May 2013 128,884 miles

Both front tyres wearing unevenly

Both rear tyre carcasses deteriorated

Coil springs corroding

Serrvice wear to front brake discs

Yellow tints to headlamps

Fail 20 May 2013 128,681 miles

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

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

Both front tyres wearing unevenly

Both rear tyre carcasses deteriorated

Coil springs corroding

Serrvice wear to front brake discs

Yellow tints to headlamps

Pass 23 May 2012 119,274 miles

Both rear tyre carcasses deteriorating

General service wear to front brake discs

Rear coil springs corroding

Roll bar link bushes perishing

Slight knock in steering

Some uneven application to front brakes

Uneven wear to front tyres

Yellow tinted headlamps

Fail 23 May 2012 119,274 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Both rear tyre carcasses deteriorating

General service wear to front brake discs

Rear coil springs corroding

Roll bar link bushes perishing

Slight knock in steering

Some deterioration to o/s/f brake hose

Some uneven application to front brakes

Uneven wear to front tyres

Yellow tinted headlamps

Pass 18 May 2011 110,425 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2010 101,039 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 90,921 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2008 80,118 miles

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

n/s/f tyre 3mm left on outer edge

Pass 1 Jun 2007 67,592 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 67,590 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside rear boot seat and stalk not fitted

spare tyre worn on outter edge

Pass 8 May 2006 55,150 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 55,150 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside mirror glass cracked

wipers starting to smear

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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Y78 PLA is a 2001 Citroen Synergie in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 Y78 PLA, 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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Y78 PLA is a 2001 Citroen Synergie, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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