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ABW 165K

1972 Citroen Sm

Blue Petrol 2670cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

31,970 mi
Last recorded31,970 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 1972 Citroen Sm43,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABW 165K
MakeCitroen
ModelSm
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,670cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 31,970 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 29,748 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 28,589 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 26,634 miles

All brake pipes obscured - unable to check

Oil leak, but not excessive engine bay area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 26,633 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

All brake pipes obscured - unable to check

Oil leak, but not excessive engine bay area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 24,358 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 22,869 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Feb 2017 22,868 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both sides (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 20,747 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 18,463 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 15,793 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 12,188 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 9,627 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 8,118 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 7,692 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 6,790 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 5,862 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 3,558 miles

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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ABW 165K is a 1972 Citroen Sm in Blue with a 2,670cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ABW 165K, 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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What year was ABW 165K registered?

ABW 165K is a 1972 Citroen Sm, first registered on 31 December 1972.

Is ABW 165K safe to buy?

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