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JBY 388J

1983 Citroen Sm

White Petrol 2670cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

77,403 mi
Last recorded77,403 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2010
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBY 388J
MakeCitroen
ModelSm
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,670cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2010 77,403 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

o/s/f inner arch has corrodsion

Fail 1 Jul 2010 77,403 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

o/s/f inner arch has corrodsion

Fail 8 Jul 2009 77,083 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 77,083 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 76,727 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 75,764 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 75,002 miles

There is some corrosionnear to the o/s seatbelt mounting point

Fail 22 Feb 2006 75,002 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

There is some corrosionnear to the o/s seatbelt mounting point

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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JBY 388J is a 1983 Citroen Sm in White with a 2,670cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 JBY 388J, 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 43 years old, this Citroen Sm is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was JBY 388J registered?

JBY 388J is a 1983 Citroen Sm, first registered on 30 March 1983.

Is JBY 388J safe to buy?

The MOT history for JBY 388J shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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