Citroen Synergie
From 309 MOT tests. Below average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons 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, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced and a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc. The top issue, 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, caused 51 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| 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 | 51 |
| vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced | 19 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 16 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 15 |
| brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | 14 |
| the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 13 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 12 |
| body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point | 11 |
| a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play | 10 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 9 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 58.2% of Synergie failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 22.9% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. Breakdown cover may be worth considering for this model. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £224.
Citroen Synergie on UK roads
The fleet is shrinking: 61 scrapped or exported in the past year, a net loss of 61. At this rate, roughly 10.2 years until none remain. Now at 6.8% of its peak (8,918 in 2002 Q4).
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 90 | 519 | +0 | -8 | -8 |
| 2025 Q2 | 98 | 519 | +0 | -11 | -11 |
| 2025 Q1 | 100 | 528 | +0 | -25 | -25 |
| 2024 Q4 | 113 | 540 | +0 | -17 | -17 |
| 2024 Q3 | 122 | 548 | +0 | -18 | -18 |
| 2024 Q2 | 134 | 554 | +0 | -13 | -13 |
| 2024 Q1 | 143 | 558 | +0 | -15 | -15 |
| 2023 Q4 | 156 | 560 | +0 | -10 | -10 |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 60% | 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, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired |
Typical mileage
Half of all Synergies tested had between 126,388 and 188,874 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 146,913 median miles, the Synergie has 0.025 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Citroen models
| Citroen C3 | 71.4% |
| Citroen Berlingo | 67.9% |
| Citroen C4 | 68.9% |
| Citroen C1 | 74.9% |
| Citroen Ds3 | 66.5% |
Common questions
What is the Citroen Synergie MOT pass rate?
The Citroen Synergie has a 62.8% MOT pass rate based on 309 real MOT tests. This is below the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Citroen Synergie?
The most common MOT failure on the Citroen Synergie is 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, which caused 51 failures. Other common issues include vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced.
How many Citroen Synergies are on UK roads?
There are 90 Citroen Synergies currently licensed on UK roads, with 519 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Citroen Synergie at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Citroen Synergie is 146,913 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 126,388 and 188,874 miles.
Buying a used Synergie?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 62.8% pass rate and an average repair bill of £224 when things go wrong, budget accordingly. 58.2% of failures on this model could actually strand you, so breakdown cover may be worth considering.
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