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RSF 356M

1974 Citroen Sm

Green Petrol 2670cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

63,851 mi
Last recorded63,851 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 1974 Citroen Sm58,325 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRSF 356M
MakeCitroen
ModelSm
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,670cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 63,851 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 61,293 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 60,754 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 60,753 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 60,716 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 60,627 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 60,420 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 60,033 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 58,325 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 58,325 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 May 2012 58,110 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 58,087 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 58,051 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter missing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 56,334 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 55,735 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 54,791 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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RSF 356M is a 1974 Citroen Sm in Green with a 2,670cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RSF 356M, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RSF 356M registered?

RSF 356M is a 1974 Citroen Sm, first registered on 19 June 1974.

Is RSF 356M safe to buy?

The MOT history for RSF 356M shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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