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GJ09 VHL

2009 Citroen C6

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

76,866 mi
Last recorded76,866 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C671,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ09 VHL
MakeCitroen
ModelC6
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 76,866 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2025 76,863 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 72,496 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 65,057 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

front inner brake pads appear to be wearing thin

Fail 4 Sep 2023 65,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

front inner brake pads appear to be wearing thin

Pass 16 Aug 2022 56,231 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2022 56,231 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 54,126 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 51,199 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 44,561 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 44,558 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 39,639 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 34,833 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

small split on n/s/f outer tyre sidewall

Pass 27 Jan 2016 29,657 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 22,102 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 18,189 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 16,448 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Mar 2012 16,448 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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GJ09 VHL is a 2009 Citroen C6 in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2009 Citroen C6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 71,702 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 GJ09 VHL, 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 17 years old, this Citroen C6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GJ09 VHL is a 2009 Citroen C6, first registered on 23 March 2009.

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