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GL56 TAV

2006 Citroen C6

Grey Diesel 2700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

137,077 mi
Last recorded137,077 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C670,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL56 TAV
MakeCitroen
ModelC6
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2020 137,077 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Nov 2019 129,514 miles

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

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

both front steering arms have slight play at inner fixings

Fail 14 Nov 2019 129,514 miles

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

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

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

both front steering arms have slight play at inner fixings

Pass 30 Nov 2018

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 111,415 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 111,346 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Coolant leak bad ()

Pass 4 Nov 2016 95,753 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front Oil leak ()

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 4 Nov 2016 95,753 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front Oil leak ()

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 11 Nov 2015 76,625 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 61,816 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Nov 2014 61,816 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2014 52,817 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2014 52,454 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 41,079 miles

nearside front suspension lower swivel bearing has very slight play

nearside rear anti roll bar drop link has very slight play in a ball joint

nearside rear tyre is wearing out of shape across tread surface

Pass 31 Jan 2012 29,439 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 18,203 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 10,694 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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GL56 TAV is a 2006 Citroen C6 in Grey with a 2,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GL56 TAV, 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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GL56 TAV is a 2006 Citroen C6, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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