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XGU 359M

1986 Citroen Sm

Silver Petrol 2670cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

31,770 mi
Last recorded31,770 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2022
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXGU 359M
MakeCitroen
ModelSm
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,670cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2022 31,770 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 17,713 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 17,713 miles

Offside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 11,559 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 7,793 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 May 2016 1,819 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2015 96,702 miles

Oil leak

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 26 Jun 2014 90,682 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 90,682 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 90,529 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 90,087 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside wiper blade poor condition.

Pass 5 Oct 2011 90,087 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside wiper blade poor condition.

Pass 13 Sep 2010 89,869 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 87,214 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 8 Sep 2009 87,214 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 85,274 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 84,138 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 May 2006 83,742 miles

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

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

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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XGU 359M is a 1986 Citroen Sm in Silver with a 2,670cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XGU 359M, 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 40 years old, this Citroen Sm is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was XGU 359M registered?

XGU 359M is a 1986 Citroen Sm, first registered on 26 June 1986.

Is XGU 359M safe to buy?

The MOT history for XGU 359M shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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