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LYX 742K

1972 Citroen Sm

White Petrol 2670cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2025
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

17,996 mi
Last recorded17,996 miles
Recorded on2 May 2024
Typical for 1972 Citroen Sm43,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLYX 742K
MakeCitroen
ModelSm
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,670cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2024 17,996 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 17,821 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Transverse Box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Mar 2023 17,821 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Transverse Box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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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LYX 742K is a 1972 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 1972 Citroen Sm models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 43,589 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 LYX 742K, 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 54 years old, this Citroen Sm is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LYX 742K registered?

LYX 742K is a 1972 Citroen Sm, first registered on 18 May 1972.

Is LYX 742K safe to buy?

The MOT history for LYX 742K 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.

Does LYX 742K have outstanding finance?

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