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VBY 988L

2006 Citroen Sm

Blue Petrol 2670cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

88,515 mi
Last recorded88,515 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVBY 988L
MakeCitroen
ModelSm
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,670cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2024 88,515 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 88,249 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 87,825 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 87,127 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 86,854 miles
Fail 28 May 2020 86,854 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 May 2015 84,075 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 79,008 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 77,529 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 77,529 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2012 74,474 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 71,880 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 69,473 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 74,460 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 73,085 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 24,645 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 24,645 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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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VBY 988L is a 2006 Citroen Sm in Blue with a 2,670cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VBY 988L, 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 20 years old, this Citroen Sm is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was VBY 988L registered?

VBY 988L is a 2006 Citroen Sm, first registered on 14 December 2006.

Is VBY 988L safe to buy?

The MOT history for VBY 988L shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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