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JRO 239K

1972 Citroen Sm

Green Petrol 2670cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

74,147 mi
Last recorded74,147 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2017
Typical for 1972 Citroen Sm43,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJRO 239K
MakeCitroen
ModelSm
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,670cc
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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2017 74,147 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 74,147 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 71,034 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 67,465 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 67,465 miles

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 67,134 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 67,133 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Clutch pedal rubber is missing

Fail 19 Jun 2014 67,120 miles

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension accumulator leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Fluid suspension accumulator leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 67,075 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2012 67,047 miles

DAMPNESS AROUND NEAR AND OFFSIDE REAR SUSPENSION UNITS

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 67,030 miles

Battery insecure

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

OUTER BODY LOWER SILL COVERS FITTED

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 23 Jun 2011 67,014 miles

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Battery insecure

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

OUTER BODY LOWER SILL COVERS FITTED

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 29 Jun 2010 66,988 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2009 66,977 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 66,966 miles

Nearside Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 17 Jun 2008 66,966 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 66,879 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 66,879 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 66,868 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2005 66,834 miles

advise slight blow from middle exhaust joints.

unable to fully inspect outer sills due to coverings.

Fail 28 Jun 2005 66,834 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

advise slight blow from middle exhaust joints.

unable to fully inspect outer sills due to coverings.

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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JRO 239K is a 1972 Citroen Sm in Green with a 2,670cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 JRO 239K, 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 JRO 239K registered?

JRO 239K is a 1972 Citroen Sm, first registered on 1 February 1972.

Is JRO 239K safe to buy?

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