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JJE 147N

1974 Citroen Sm

White Petrol 2670cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

95,688 mi
Last recorded95,688 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2018
Typical for 1974 Citroen Sm58,325 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJJE 147N
MakeCitroen
ModelSm
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,670cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2018 95,688 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 95,430 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Oct 2015 95,427 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve insecure (2.4.D.4)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor (5.2.6)

Offside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Door pillar (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 12 Sep 2014 95,422 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 95,422 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 95,418 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 93,952 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 93,950 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 92,649 miles

nearside+offside rear tyres are cracking.will need replacing soon.

Fail 13 Jul 2010 92,633 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension accumulator leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside+offside rear tyres are cracking.will need replacing soon.

Pass 29 Jul 2009 90,172 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 88,539 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 85,683 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 82,109 miles

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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JJE 147N is a 1974 Citroen Sm in White with a 2,670cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1974 Citroen Sm models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 58,325 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 JJE 147N, 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 52 years old, this Citroen Sm is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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JJE 147N is a 1974 Citroen Sm, first registered on 6 August 1974.

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