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URS 983K

1972 Citroen Sm

Gold Petrol 2670cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

20,134 mi
Last recorded20,134 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2018
Typical for 1972 Citroen Sm43,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationURS 983K
MakeCitroen
ModelSm
Year1972
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,670cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2018 20,134 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 18,205 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Aug 2017 18,196 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear tyres perished

Pass 18 Apr 2016 17,031 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 15,992 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 15 May 2015 15,992 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 15,680 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 30 May 2013 13,984 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2012 11,663 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jun 2012 11,663 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 10,643 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 10,643 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 8,739 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 6,598 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 271 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 99,440 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 97,152 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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URS 983K is a 1972 Citroen Sm in Gold with a 2,670cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 URS 983K, 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.

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What year was URS 983K registered?

URS 983K is a 1972 Citroen Sm, first registered on 20 July 1972.

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