MOT Status
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45,991 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor corroded near body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick outer both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust Tail Pipe Missing (8.2.2.2 (e))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))
Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment Both Track Rod Ends On Rear Track Bar (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering Box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering Box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Rear Track Bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle Section (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Bar on Rear of Front Axle (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle suspension arm (5.2.3 (f))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both rear (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Suspension component insecure and impairing directional stability swivel housing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
reverse lamp inop
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak ()
Steering damper damaged but serviceable bush worn (2.2.C.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened not working on inside face (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak ()
Steering damper damaged but serviceable bush worn (2.2.C.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules in parts (3.6.B.4e)
Brake pipe slightly corroded in parts and cotted (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front tyre caking in parts
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front tyer caking in parts
Offside Rear Tyre raking in parts
coil spring corroded all x4 in parts (2.4.C.1b)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Citroen Sm?
Based on 1,423 MOT tests across 203 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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444 DC is a 1972 Citroen Sm in Gold with a 2,965cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.7%.
Across all 1972 Citroen Sm models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 43,589 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Citroen Sm fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 40 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 444 DC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Citroen Sm typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 54 years old, this Citroen Sm is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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444 DC is a 1972 Citroen Sm, first registered on 8 December 1972.
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