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EBW 264J

1971 Citroen Sm

White Petrol 2670cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,989 mi
Last recorded83,989 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2006
Typical for 1971 Citroen Sm56,239 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEBW 264J
MakeCitroen
ModelSm
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,670cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2006 83,989 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Oct 2006 83,989 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2005 82,803 miles

front brakes starting to become out of balance

middle exhaust box rusty & weak

offside outer brake pad wearing low

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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EBW 264J is a 1971 Citroen Sm in White with a 2,670cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 EBW 264J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EBW 264J registered?

EBW 264J is a 1971 Citroen Sm, first registered on 31 December 1971.

Is EBW 264J safe to buy?

The MOT history for EBW 264J shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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