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PTX 375L

1973 Citroen Sm

Blue Petrol 2670cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

95,650 mi
Last recorded95,650 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2018
Typical for 1973 Citroen Sm66,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPTX 375L
MakeCitroen
ModelSm
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,670cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2018 95,650 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 94,542 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2016 93,397 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 May 2015 93,212 miles

Corrosion at base of 'A' post os .

OSR suspension gaiter perished.

Oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2013 91,400 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking 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.B.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 90,460 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 87,624 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 87,624 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 82,685 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Oct 2010 82,664 miles

Fluid suspension accumulator leaking (2.4.D.2)

Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2009 81,268 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 98,946 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 78,117 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 75,252 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 75,248 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front chassis floor corroding

slight wear in top steering column

slight wear nearside inner track rod end

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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PTX 375L is a 1973 Citroen Sm in Blue 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 PTX 375L, 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 PTX 375L registered?

PTX 375L is a 1973 Citroen Sm, first registered on 8 January 1973.

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