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444 DC

1972 Citroen Sm

Gold Petrol 2965cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests33 (23 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate69.7%

Mileage

45,991 mi
Last recorded45,991 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 1972 Citroen Sm43,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration444 DC
MakeCitroen
ModelSm
Year1972
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,965cc

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MOT History

23 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 45,991 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2026 45,991 miles

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))

Pass 30 Sep 2025 144,117 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2025 144,111 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 133,226 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2024 133,212 miles

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))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 119,641 miles

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))

Fail 14 Sep 2023 119,634 miles

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))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 110,257 miles

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))

Fail 22 Sep 2022 110,250 miles

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))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 102,441 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 102,434 miles

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))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 93,067 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Bar on Rear of Front Axle (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 83,057 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 83,050 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 72,668 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 65,620 miles

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)

Fail 6 Sep 2017 65,620 miles

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)

Pass 30 Jun 2017 44,299 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 56,945 miles

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)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 42,444 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 52,110 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 40,451 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 47,458 miles

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)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 38,373 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 44,759 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 37,364 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 40,971 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 31,949 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 31,949 miles

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)

Pass 21 May 2009 27,939 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 23,896 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2005 37,362 miles

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.

82.6%
Pass Rate
849
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
203
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 40
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 37
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 28
Stop lamp not working 28
position lamp(s) not working 26
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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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