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YF51 VJL

2001 Citroen Synergie

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

124,334 mi
Last recorded124,334 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Citroen Synergie102,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF51 VJL
MakeCitroen
ModelSynergie
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2018 124,334 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Aug 2018 124,315 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 117,765 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 112,886 miles

Nearside Front Upper Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Upper Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 5 Aug 2016 112,886 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Upper Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 4 Aug 2015 108,222 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Upper Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 103,014 miles

Nearside Front Upper Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Offside Front Upper Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

unable to assess rear brake pad wear

Fail 5 Aug 2014 103,014 miles

Nearside Front Upper Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Upper Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

unable to assess rear brake pad wear

Pass 29 Jul 2013 98,102 miles

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

Centre stop lamp obviously inoperative

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 92,810 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

unable to inspect rear pads

Pass 26 Jul 2011 87,631 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 81,895 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2010 81,895 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 75,048 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 28 Sep 2009 75,048 miles

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

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 68,741 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 60,689 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 52,479 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2005 42,264 miles

front brake pads and discs wearing low

rear seats not fitted at the time of the test

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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YF51 VJL is a 2001 Citroen Synergie in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YF51 VJL, 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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YF51 VJL is a 2001 Citroen Synergie, first registered on 27 December 2001.

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