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UPP 500L

1973 Citroen Sm

Blue Petrol 2670cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2020
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

68,768 mi
Last recorded68,768 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2019
Typical for 1973 Citroen Sm66,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUPP 500L
MakeCitroen
ModelSm
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,670cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2019 68,768 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 68,052 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Jan 2011 67,511 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 67,439 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 13 Aug 2007 67,437 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 66,571 miles

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

corrosion setting into nearside & offside rear inner wheel arche / suspension areas

rear boot seam starting to crack

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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UPP 500L is a 1973 Citroen Sm in Blue with a 2,670cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UPP 500L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UPP 500L registered?

UPP 500L is a 1973 Citroen Sm, first registered on 1 June 1973.

Is UPP 500L safe to buy?

The MOT history for UPP 500L shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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