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PHJ 491K

2004 Citroen Sm

Blue Petrol 2670cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

13,392 mi
Last recorded13,392 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPHJ 491K
MakeCitroen
ModelSm
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,670cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 13,392 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 13,182 miles

Front BRAKE IMBALANCE

Nearside Front BRAKE CALIPER, PARKING BRAKE PIVOT WORN

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 25 Jul 2017 13,181 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both (1.8.B.1)

Pass 25 May 2016 13,081 miles

oil leak

Fail 17 Mar 2015 13,005 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 13,005 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 121,944 miles

slight weep from offside rear suspension unit

Pass 28 Aug 2012 12,884 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 1,283 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 28 Jul 2010 11,438 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Slight damage offside rear light lense

Pass 28 Jul 2010 11,438 miles

Slight damage offside rear light lense

Pass 3 Jun 2009 11,077 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 11,077 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 10,667 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 10,355 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 9,749 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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PHJ 491K is a 2004 Citroen Sm in Blue with a 2,670cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PHJ 491K, 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 22 years old, this Citroen Sm is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was PHJ 491K registered?

PHJ 491K is a 2004 Citroen Sm, first registered on 9 November 2004.

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