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GJ56 BNV

2006 Citroen C6

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

135,624 mi
Last recorded135,624 miles
Recorded on30 May 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C670,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 BNV
MakeCitroen
ModelC6
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 30 May 2022 135,624 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 130,928 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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Jun 2021 130,881 miles

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

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

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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 120,112 miles

Offside Rear Upper corrosion to suspension pipe

Pass 15 Apr 2019 104,930 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2019 104,538 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 85,300 miles

Coolant leak ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 18 Apr 2018 85,300 miles

Coolant leak ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 69,696 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 55,672 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 55,672 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 37,453 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2014 28,784 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 28,757 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2013 27,986 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 27,984 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

nearside front suspension sensor mounting bent slightly

Pass 1 Mar 2012 26,934 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Feb 2012 26,093 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 24,896 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front discs worn

Pass 15 Sep 2010 23,777 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nsf and osf inner braking surfaces corroded .

tiny stone chips in swept area , outside zone a .

Fail 14 Sep 2010 23,777 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nsf and osf inner braking surfaces corroded .

tiny stone chips in swept area , outside zone a .

Pass 17 Aug 2009 20,345 miles

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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GJ56 BNV is a 2006 Citroen C6 in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2006 Citroen C6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 70,709 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 GJ56 BNV, 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 20 years old, this Citroen C6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GJ56 BNV is a 2006 Citroen C6, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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