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TGC 795L

1973 Citroen Sm

Silver Petrol 2670cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

118 mi
Last recorded118 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2023
Typical for 1973 Citroen Sm66,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTGC 795L
MakeCitroen
ModelSm
Year1973
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,670cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2023 118 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 97,486 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 97,486 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 97,064 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2013 96,139 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 94,360 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 92,464 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 92,050 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 89,438 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 89,438 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 86,617 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 86,617 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 86,606 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 86,600 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2006 86,186 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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TGC 795L is a 1973 Citroen Sm in Silver with a 2,670cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 TGC 795L, 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.

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What year was TGC 795L registered?

TGC 795L is a 1973 Citroen Sm, first registered on 5 July 1973.

Is TGC 795L safe to buy?

The MOT history for TGC 795L shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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