MOT History from tests of petrol CITROEN SYNERGIEs year 1996

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Pass percent:43.62%

(The average a petrol CITROEN SYNERGIE year 1996 passes without issue)

Based on:1,843 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	184
Registration plate lamp issues	172
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	162
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|7.3.D.3\|	82
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	76
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	73
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	62
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	57
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	55
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	54
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	50
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	49
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	47
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	47
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	45
Registration plate issues	44
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	44
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	42
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	41
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive \|7.3.D.4\|	40
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	38
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	36
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	36
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	35
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	34
Brake pipe excessively corroded	34
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	34
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	34
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	34
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	33
Rear brake application uneven	32
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	32
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	32
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	30
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	28
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	24
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	22
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	22
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	20
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	19
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	19
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	19
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	17
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	17
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	17
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	16
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	16
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	16
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	16
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	15
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	15
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	15
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	13
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	13
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	13
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	13
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	13
Windscreen has damage	13
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	12
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	12
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	12
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	12
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	12
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	11
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	10
Rear brake binding	10
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	10
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	10
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	10
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	10
Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	10
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	9
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	9
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	9
Front brake application uneven	8
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	8
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	8
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	8
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	7
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	7
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	7
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	7
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	7
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	6
Centre Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	6
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	6
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	6
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired \|3.6.E.3\|	6
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	6
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	6
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	5
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	5
Rear Brake valve leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	5
Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	5
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	5
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	5
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	5
Offside Front Brake hose twisted \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	5
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	5
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	5
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	5
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	5
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	4
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Indicator switch faulty \|1.4.A.1\|	4
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged \|3.6.B.4d\|	4
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only \|3.1.2\|	4
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	4
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	4
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	4
Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	4
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired \|3.6.E.3\|	4
Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	4
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted \|7.3.D.1\|	4
Brake valve leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	4
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	4
Offside Inner Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	4
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	4
Nearside Rear Passenger`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	4

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Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	184
Registration plate lamp issues	172
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	162
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|7.3.D.3\|	82
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	76
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	73
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	62
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	57
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	55
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	54
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	50
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	49
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	47
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	47
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	45
Registration plate issues	44
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	44
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	42
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	41
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive \|7.3.D.4\|	40
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	38
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	36
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	36
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	35
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	34
Brake pipe excessively corroded	34
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	34
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	34
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	34
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	33
Rear brake application uneven	32
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	32
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	32
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	30
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	28
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	24
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	22
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	22
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	20
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	19
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	19
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	19
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	17
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	17
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	17
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	16
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	16
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	16
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	16
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	15
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	15
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	15
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	13
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	13
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	13
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	13
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	13
Windscreen has damage	13
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	12
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	12
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	12
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	12
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	12
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	11
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	10
Rear brake binding	10
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	10
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	10
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	10
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	10
Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	10
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	9
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	9
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	9
Front brake application uneven	8
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	8
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	8
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	8
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	7
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	7
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	7
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	7
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	7
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	6
Centre Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	6
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	6
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	6
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired \|3.6.E.3\|	6
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	6
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	6
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	5
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	5
Rear Brake valve leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	5
Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	5
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	5
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	5
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	5
Offside Front Brake hose twisted \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	5
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	5
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	5
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	5
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	5
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	4
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Indicator switch faulty \|1.4.A.1\|	4
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged \|3.6.B.4d\|	4
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only \|3.1.2\|	4
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	4
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	4
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	4
Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	4
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired \|3.6.E.3\|	4
Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	4
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted \|7.3.D.1\|	4
Brake valve leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	4
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	4
Offside Inner Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	4
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	4
Nearside Rear Passenger`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	4

MOT History from tests of petrol CITROEN SYNERGIEs year 1996

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