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Citroën Synergie

White · Diesel · 2001 · 1,997 cc

Y278 GRAMOT history

Y278 GRA is a white diesel Citroën Synergie first used on 2 Aug 2001. Its MOT expired on 29 Jan 2022 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 257,546 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Jan 2022
Mileage
257,546 mi
At MOT on 12 Jan 2018
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
16,948 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y278 GRA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
Synergie
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
2 Aug 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Jan 2022
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y278 GRA was last recorded at 257,546 miles on 12 Jan 2018, 2,972 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jan 2017.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
254,574 miles · 10 Jan 2017
Between the last two tests
2,972 miles
Average per year
16,948 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2018 – 257,546 miles
  • 2017 – 254,574 miles
  • 2016 – 250,873 miles
  • 2015 – 247,217 miles
  • 2014 – 119,024 miles
  • 2013 – 112,609 miles
  • 2010 – 103,073 miles
  • 2009 – 99,452 miles
  • 2008 – 90,510 miles
  • 2007 – 80,100 miles
  • 2006 – 67,015 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail
  • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • MajorFluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

What MOT failures mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 27 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. FailMileage not read3 dangerous3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    574941078494
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  2. PassMileage not read1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    581188356759
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    801343720031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. FailMileage not read1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    413698563331
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  5. PassMileage not read3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    983271730781
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass257,546 miles (+2,972)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    257,546 miles
    Test number
    499605485358
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  7. Pass254,574 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    254,574 miles
    Test number
    201814459282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail254,574 miles (+3,701)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    254,574 miles
    Test number
    286164591408
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

  9. Pass250,873 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    250,873 miles
    Test number
    261272506607
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail250,873 miles (+3,656)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    250,873 miles
    Test number
    222755643455
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass247,217 miles (+128,193)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    247,217 miles
    Test number
    925936215004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass119,024 miles (+6,415)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    119,024 miles
    Test number
    677150414052
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail112,609 miles2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,609 miles
    Test number
    836626213034
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testRear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  14. Pass112,609 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    112,609 miles
    Test number
    915586613088
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  15. PassMileage not read2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    655279712026
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

  16. FailMileage not read4 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    987739912025
    • FailureCentre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

  17. PassMileage not read3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    306803611028
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside front tyre starting to wear on outer edge
    • NoteNo rear seats or seat belts fitted at time of test

  18. Pass103,073 miles (+3,621)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    103,073 miles
    Test number
    114306820032
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass99,452 miles (+8,942)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    99,452 miles
    Test number
    853910329080
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  20. Pass90,510 miles (+10,410)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    90,510 miles
    Test number
    551820618019
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  21. Pass80,100 miles (+7,081)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    80,100 miles
    Test number
    294813037236
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

  22. Pass73,019 miles (+6,004)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    73,019 miles
    Test number
    171180337421
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  23. Pass67,015 miles (+12,147)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    67,015 miles
    Test number
    283126706209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass54,868 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    54,868 miles
    Test number
    620317826094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y278 GRA

Does Y278 GRA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y278 GRA expired on 29 Jan 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y278 GRA?
The MOT on Y278 GRA expired on 29 Jan 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y278 GRA done?
Y278 GRA was recorded at 257,546 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2018, an average of 16,948 miles a year.
Has Y278 GRA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y278 GRA has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on Y278 GRA ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on Y278 GRA find?
Y278 GRA failed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2022 with 3 dangerous defects, 3 major defects and 1 minor defect: nearside front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; offside front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; offside rear tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, and 4 more.

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