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Y856 SBD

2001 Citroen Synergie

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2015
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

195,486 mi
Last recorded195,486 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Citroen Synergie102,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY856 SBD
MakeCitroen
ModelSynergie
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 22 Oct 2015 195,486 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 184,829 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 184,827 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front subframe starting to corrode

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 4 Nov 2013 168,675 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil level low

Pass 8 Nov 2012 151,099 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Nov 2012 151,099 miles

Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 165,079 miles

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

advise remedial repair exhaust center section cracked and will fall of soon

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 14 Nov 2011 165,074 miles

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 15 Dec 2010 149,936 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Rear axle bushies perished

Rear exhaust mount has temp fixing

Fail 14 Dec 2010 149,889 miles

Additional braking device insecure (3.6.I.1)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Rear axle bushies perished

Rear exhaust mount has temp fixing

Pass 4 Jan 2010 129,749 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 120,139 miles

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)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 25 Mar 2009 120,137 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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)

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

nearside door mirror slight damage

Pass 26 Mar 2008 105,503 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 105,499 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

nearside door mirror cracked

Pass 16 Mar 2007 93,312 miles

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

slight play in offside steering rack joint

Fail 10 Mar 2006 78,832 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside door mirror slight damage

slight damage to nearside of windscreen

Pass 10 Mar 2006 78,832 miles

nearside door mirror slight damage

slight damage to nearside of windscreen

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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Y856 SBD is a 2001 Citroen Synergie in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 Y856 SBD, 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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Y856 SBD is a 2001 Citroen Synergie, first registered on 19 March 2001.

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