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ABW 381L

2011 Citroen Sm

Gold Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2017
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

76,523 mi
Last recorded76,523 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2016
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABW 381L
MakeCitroen
ModelSm
Year2011
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc
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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2016 76,523 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 75,120 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 74,012 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 74,011 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 May 2013 70,140 miles

nearside rear bump stop missing

Fail 29 May 2013 70,140 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

nearside rear bump stop missing

Pass 25 May 2012 69,128 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 69,128 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Handbrake travel long

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Slight leak from near-side rear suspension unit.

Slight play, near-side track rod end.

off-side track rod end gaiter split

Pass 12 Apr 2011 66,297 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 12 Apr 2011 66,297 miles

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

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 7 Apr 2011 66,188 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 381L is a 2011 Citroen Sm in Gold with a 2,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 381L, 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 15 years old, this Citroen Sm is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was ABW 381L registered?

ABW 381L is a 2011 Citroen Sm, first registered on 12 May 2011.

Is ABW 381L safe to buy?

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