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Citroen SM MOT Results
83.3% pass rate
from 90 tests in 2017
(43% better than other pre-1990 cars)
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Failure rates by item
Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for pre-1990 cars and highlighted areas where the Citroen SM is unusually good or bad.
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12% fail on
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
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4.4% fail on
Direction indicators
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4.4% fail on
Flashing type
- 3.3% fail on Individual lamps
- 1.1% fail on Side repeaters
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4.4% fail on
Flashing type
- 4.4% fail on Headlamp aim
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3.3% fail on
Headlamps
- 3.3% fail on Headlamp
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1.1% fail on
Headlamp defects which don't require an aim check on retest
- 1.1% fail on Main beam 'tell-tale'
- 3.3% fail on Stop lamp
- 1.1% fail on Battery
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4.4% fail on
Direction indicators
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4.4% fail on
Suspension
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1.1% fail on
Fluid suspension
- 1.1% fail on Other components
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1.1% fail on
Suspension arms
- 1.1% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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1.1% fail on
Shock absorbers
- 1.1% fail on Condition
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1.1% fail on
Drive shafts
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1.1% fail on
Front drive shafts
- 1.1% fail on Constant velocity joints
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1.1% fail on
Front drive shafts
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1.1% fail on
Fluid suspension
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3.3% fail on
Brakes
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2.2% fail on
Brake performance
- 2.2% fail on Parking brake performance
- 1.1% fail on Brake imbalance
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1.1% fail on
Hydraulic systems
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1.1% fail on
Components
- 1.1% fail on Pipes
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1.1% fail on
Components
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2.2% fail on
Brake performance
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3.3% fail on
Driver's view of the road
- 3.3% fail on Washers
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2.2% fail on
Steering
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2.2% fail on
Steering system
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1.1% fail on
Free play
- 1.1% fail on Steering rack
- 1.1% fail on Track rod end
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1.1% fail on
Free play
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2.2% fail on
Steering system
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1.1% fail on
Tyres
- 1.1% fail on Condition
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1.1% fail on
Body, Structure and General Items
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1.1% fail on
Doors
- 1.1% fail on Passengers other
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1.1% fail on
Doors
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1.1% fail on
Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
- 1.1% fail on Emissions
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