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AUF 236K

1971 Citroen Sm

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2019
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

13,861 mi
Last recorded13,861 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 1971 Citroen Sm56,239 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAUF 236K
MakeCitroen
ModelSm
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2018 13,861 miles

blow on exhaust

handbrake effort getting low

play in n/s steering arm area

slight fliud leak n/s rear

Pass 27 Apr 2017 13,730 miles

fluid leak

frt ball joint covers weeping

handbrake effort nearing limits

play in n/s steering arm area

rear suspension pipes rusting

sill covers fitted

slight play in swivel hubs

Pass 5 Nov 2015 13,468 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 8,378 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2005 8,378 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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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AUF 236K is a 1971 Citroen Sm in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1971 Citroen Sm models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 56,239 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 AUF 236K, 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 55 years old, this Citroen Sm is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AUF 236K is a 1971 Citroen Sm, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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