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RBY 825K

1971 Citroen Sm

Green Petrol 2670cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

20,131 mi
Last recorded20,131 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2009
Typical for 1971 Citroen Sm56,239 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRBY 825K
MakeCitroen
ModelSm
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,670cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2009 20,131 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 18,885 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 18,885 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 17,557 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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RBY 825K is a 1971 Citroen Sm in Green with a 2,670cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1971 Citroen Sm models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 56,239 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 RBY 825K, 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 55 years old, this Citroen Sm is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RBY 825K registered?

RBY 825K is a 1971 Citroen Sm, first registered on 13 August 1971.

Is RBY 825K safe to buy?

The MOT history for RBY 825K shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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