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BL56 UET

2007 Citroen C6

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

123,962 mi
Last recorded123,962 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Citroen C671,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL56 UET
MakeCitroen
ModelC6
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 123,962 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Feb 2026 123,952 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 119,889 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 116,552 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Feb 2024 116,429 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Feb 2023 114,041 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2023 113,925 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 110,693 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 108,644 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 108,642 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 105,843 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 102,930 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 93,315 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Jan 2018 93,312 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Jan 2017 87,881 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 84,634 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 78,556 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 71,158 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 62,672 miles

-Small cut on nearside front tyre outer wall, not showing cord. -Both side front brake pad's sensor wire broken.

Pass 20 Jan 2012 52,911 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 473,775 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jan 2011 43,773 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 32,765 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 32,741 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Citroen C6?

Based on 11,991 MOT tests across 831 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
5,517
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
831
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 264
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 211
Registration plate lamp not working 200
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 182
Fluid suspension unit leaking 147
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BL56 UET is a 2007 Citroen C6 in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2007 Citroen C6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 71,390 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 C6 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 264 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BL56 UET, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C6 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 19 years old, this Citroen C6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BL56 UET is a 2007 Citroen C6, first registered on 26 January 2007.

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