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GJ09 VHM

2009 Citroen C6

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

99,766 mi
Last recorded99,766 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen C671,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ09 VHM
MakeCitroen
ModelC6
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2022 99,766 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output product on both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2022 99,766 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both boots split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output product on both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 99,124 miles

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

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

various rear hydraulic suspension pipes covered in grease

Pass 16 Apr 2020 98,442 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

both front tyres worn on inner edges

rear suspension pipes corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2019 98,417 miles

Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play play both front lower suspension joints - just acceptable (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess large pipes to both rear suspension units - corroded - part of hoses (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess small pipe at centre of axle - part of hose (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess front to rear pipe corroded - just acceptable (5.3.5 (b) (i))

pas pipe damp at o/s/f

Fail 6 Mar 2019 98,417 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play play both front lower suspension joints - just acceptable (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess large pipes to both rear suspension units - corroded - part of hoses (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess small pipe at centre of axle - part of hose (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess front to rear pipe corroded - just acceptable (5.3.5 (b) (i))

pas pipe damp at o/s/f

Pass 16 Oct 2017 88,743 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 73,699 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 73,699 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 60,219 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Oct 2015 60,219 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 17 Oct 2014 45,731 miles

E.M.L Light on

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 45,731 miles

E.M.L Light on

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 34,798 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 32,497 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2012 22,835 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 VHM is a 2009 Citroen C6 in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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