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OO 5790

1973 Citroen Sm

Brown Petrol 2670cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2014
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,140 mi
Last recorded55,140 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2013
Typical for 1973 Citroen Sm66,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOO 5790
MakeCitroen
ModelSm
Year1973
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,670cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2013 55,140 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 54,876 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2008 54,726 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 53,789 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 53,789 miles

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

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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OO 5790 is a 1973 Citroen Sm in Brown with a 2,670cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1973 Citroen Sm models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 66,571 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 OO 5790, 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 53 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 OO 5790 registered?

OO 5790 is a 1973 Citroen Sm, first registered on 16 March 1973.

Is OO 5790 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OO 5790 shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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