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ML56 PPX

2006 Citroen C6

Blue Petrol 2946cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,324 mi
Last recorded50,324 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C670,709 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML56 PPX
MakeCitroen
ModelC6
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,946cc
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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 50,324 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2025 50,316 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 49,946 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2024 49,860 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 47,529 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY LOW ON OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2023 47,523 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Electronic braking system warning device inoperative (1.7 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY LOW ON OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 46,643 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 45,963 miles

o/s front tyre getting very low outer edge

rear brake discs lipped quite badly

slight dampness both rear shockers

slight lip front brake discs

Fail 9 Jul 2021 45,946 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

o/s front tyre getting very low outer edge

rear brake discs lipped quite badly

slight dampness both rear shockers

slight lip front brake discs

Pass 14 Jul 2020 45,205 miles

o/s front tyre wearing on edges

rear brake discs lipped quite badly

slight dampness both rear shockers

slight lip front brake discs

slight oil leak

slight play and knock n/s lower ball joint

Pass 4 Jul 2019 44,363 miles

both front tyres getting low on edges

front and rear brake discs lipped

n/s rear tyre deteriorating and splitting in tread also very low inner edge

slight dampness both rear shockers

slight n/s play in front wheel bearing

Pass 10 Jul 2018 43,290 miles

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

both wiper blades deteriorating

covers on outer sills

engine cover and undertrays fitted

front inner brake pads starting to get low

n/s rear tyre deteriorating and splitting in tread

oil leak

slight dampness around both rear shocker lower gaiters

slight lip front and rear brake discs

Pass 7 Jul 2017 40,572 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 40,529 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 38,537 miles

covers on outer sills

front number plate starting to delaminate

n/s front and rear tyres starting to get very low

slight leak from n/s rear shocker

slight lip rear brake discs

slight play in o/s bottom ball joint

Fail 5 Jul 2016 38,537 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users undertray (6.1.B.1b)

covers on outer sills

front number plate starting to delaminate

n/s front and rear tyres starting to get very low

slight leak from n/s rear shocker

slight lip rear brake discs

slight play in o/s bottom ball joint

Pass 2 Jul 2015 36,093 miles

n/s rear tyre getting low on edges

slight lip rear brake discs

Pass 7 Jul 2014 32,716 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both offside tyres cracking on sidewalls

Fail 2 Jul 2014 32,707 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

test started at 16.03,delayed registering due to mot device being used by another NT

Pass 1 Jul 2013 28,251 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre has cut in sidewall but no cords exposed

Pass 21 Aug 2012 25,021 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2012 24,918 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 22,163 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 20,648 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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ML56 PPX is a 2006 Citroen C6 in Blue with a 2,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ML56 PPX, 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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ML56 PPX is a 2006 Citroen C6, first registered on 26 October 2006.

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