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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Citroen Synergie. Check any Synergie by registration number below.

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56.6%

Avg Pass Rate

-28.1%

vs Citroen Avg

6

Year Ranges

Below Average

Reliability

Citroen Synergie — MOT Reliability Overview

The Citroen Synergie has an average MOT pass rate of 56.6%, which is 28.1 percentage points below the Citroen brand average of 84.7%. This suggests the Synergie can be more maintenance-intensive than average. Pay close attention to the common failure points listed below if you are considering buying one.

The most common reasons a Citroen Synergie fails its MOT are the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded. If you are preparing your Synergie for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Citroen Synergie, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Citroen Synergie performs at MOT across different model years.

2002

Based on 50 vehicles

54.0%Below Average
Citroen average: 84.7%
Dangerous Defects

7.7%

Retest Rate

42.3%

2001

Based on 156 vehicles

57.1%Below Average
Citroen average: 84.7%
Dangerous Defects

4.6%

Retest Rate

20.7%

2000

Based on 74 vehicles

51.4%Below Average
Citroen average: 84.7%
Dangerous Defects

2.7%

Retest Rate

35.1%

1999

Based on 52 vehicles

55.8%Below Average
Citroen average: 84.7%
Dangerous Defects

3.1%

Retest Rate

43.8%

1998

Based on 71 vehicles

53.5%Below Average
Citroen average: 84.7%
Dangerous Defects

2.0%

Retest Rate

32.7%

0

Based on 261 vehicles

67.8%Average
Citroen average: 84.7%
Mileage at 5yr

149k mi

Top MOT Failures — Citroen Synergie

The most common reasons a Citroen Synergie fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired

17.9%
2

Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded

6.4%
Citroen Synergie Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front Nearside

14.0%

Front Offside

12.0%

Nearside

10.0%

Other Citroen Models

Compare MOT reliability across Citroen models.

Citroen C4

58.7% pass rate

Citroen Berlingo 7

95.0% pass rate

Citroen XM

67.4% pass rate

Citroen C3 Shine + Puretech S/s Auto

96.2% pass rate

Citroen C3 S

93.1% pass rate

Citroen Beringo

96.0% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Citroen Synergie

Citroen Synergie — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Citroen Synergie MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Citroen Synergie?
The average MOT pass rate for the Citroen Synergie is 56.6% compared to the Citroen average of 84.7%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Citroen Synergie?
The most common MOT failures on the Citroen Synergie are: The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired (17.9%), Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded (6.4%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Citroen Synergie reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 56.6%, the Citroen Synergie is rated as "Below Average" for reliability. This suggests more frequent issues — pay close attention to the common failures listed on this page when buying or maintaining this model.
How do I check the MOT history of a Citroen Synergie?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Citroen Synergie?
Typical mileage for the Citroen Synergie: 148,886 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Synergie to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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