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VHJ 515L

2005 Citroen Sm

Gold Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,258 mi
Last recorded57,258 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Sm41,262 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVHJ 515L
MakeCitroen
ModelSm
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 57,258 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 54,350 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

both sides dip beam headlamps fitted with beam deflectors

Fail 10 Apr 2024 54,350 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

both sides dip beam headlamps fitted with beam deflectors

Pass 10 May 2023 53,745 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 50,537 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 49,363 miles

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 43,826 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 41,870 miles

Centre 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)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 40,655 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 40,655 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 38,088 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Mar 2011 36,026 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 36,026 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 25 May 2010 34,519 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 May 2010 34,519 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 33,484 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

suspension pump coupling cracked

Fail 22 Jun 2009 33,484 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

suspension pump coupling cracked

Pass 2 Nov 2007 32,834 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2007 32,834 miles

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 32,321 miles

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Fail 20 Oct 2006 32,321 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

offside front fog lamp not working

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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VHJ 515L is a 2005 Citroen Sm in Gold with a 2,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Citroen Sm models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 41,262 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 VHJ 515L, 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 21 years old, this Citroen Sm is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was VHJ 515L registered?

VHJ 515L is a 2005 Citroen Sm, first registered on 22 November 2005.

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