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VHJ 517L

2005 Citroen Sm

Green Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

19,438 mi
Last recorded19,438 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Sm41,262 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVHJ 517L
MakeCitroen
ModelSm
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2018 19,438 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Various oil leaks

Pass 7 Nov 2017 18,643 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Nov 2017 18,643 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Oct 2016 16,064 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 14,300 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust boxes corroded and blowing

Pass 31 Oct 2014 12,833 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 12,746 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre getting low

Fail 19 Nov 2013 12,746 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside rear tyre getting low

Pass 15 Nov 2012 12,142 miles

Nearside front suspension hard

Fluid leak

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 11,231 miles

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

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 28 Nov 2011 11,231 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 30 Nov 2010 10,395 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 9,549 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking 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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VHJ 517L is a 2005 Citroen Sm in Green with a 2,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 517L, 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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VHJ 517L is a 2005 Citroen Sm, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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