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GEL 623L

2012 Citroen Sm

Green Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2022
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,528 mi
Last recorded48,528 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2021
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGEL 623L
MakeCitroen
ModelSm
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2021 48,528 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 48,488 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 48,326 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 48,324 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2016 48,259 miles

Oil leak ()

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2015 48,171 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2014 48,065 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2013 47,619 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 47,065 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 47,047 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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)

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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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GEL 623L is a 2012 Citroen Sm in Green with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GEL 623L, 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 14 years old, this Citroen Sm is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GEL 623L registered?

GEL 623L is a 2012 Citroen Sm, first registered on 16 August 2012.

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