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RWP 888

1972 Citroen Sm

White Petrol 2900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,118 mi
Last recorded84,118 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2011
Typical for 1972 Citroen Sm43,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRWP 888
MakeCitroen
ModelSm
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,900cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2011 84,118 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 82,946 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 82,793 miles

signs of oil or wax oil around frount brake calipers

Pass 22 Jul 2008 82,276 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 82,247 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

lhm level very low

Pass 1 Aug 2007 81,680 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 30 Jul 2007 81,678 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 80,571 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 80,569 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

handbrake lever travel is long

n/s/f tyre has cut in outer sidewall but not through to cords

o/s inner main beam not working

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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RWP 888 is a 1972 Citroen Sm in White with a 2,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 RWP 888, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RWP 888 registered?

RWP 888 is a 1972 Citroen Sm, first registered on 1 January 1972.

Is RWP 888 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RWP 888 shows 9 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.

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