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2009 Citroen C6

Blue Diesel 2700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests42 (28 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,932 mi
Last recorded159,932 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C671,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL02 BUS
MakeCitroen
ModelC6
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

28 pass 14 fail
Fail 8 Dec 2025 159,932 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Jul 2025 122,104 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 146,734 miles

cv joints noisey

Pass 24 Jul 2024 118,797 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 141,396 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside outer sill covered so full inspection cannot be carried out

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside outer sill covered so full inspection cannot be carried out

Fail 8 Nov 2023 141,395 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside outer sill covered so full inspection cannot be carried out

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside outer sill covered so full inspection cannot be carried out

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 114,763 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2023 114,763 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 127,716 miles

ALL SUSPENSION PIPES CORRODED

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

Fail 7 Nov 2022 127,715 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ALL SUSPENSION PIPES CORRODED

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 112,957 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 116,880 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 109,331 miles

Central Rear Suspension pipe corroded but not excessive

Fail 3 Nov 2020 109,293 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))

Central Rear Suspension pipe corroded but not excessive

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 111,001 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 101,114 miles

Central Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front lamp unit containing the indicator and daytime lamp has deteriorated due to corrosion

Fail 9 May 2019 101,107 miles

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

Central Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front lamp unit containing the indicator and daytime lamp has deteriorated due to corrosion

Pass 9 Jul 2018 107,867 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 107,865 miles

Nearside Front Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 97,549 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged valve stem cracked in half (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2018 97,542 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension unit damaged but not to excess damp (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged valve stem cracked in half (5.2.3 (d) (i))

parking brake cable mounts both sides are insecure

Pass 25 Sep 2017 97,481 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 25 Sep 2017 97,481 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2017 94,712 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 94,712 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 92,998 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 88,101 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2016 88,101 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 89,098 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 80,969 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jul 2015 80,969 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Nov 2014 74,055 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 73,633 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

note dsm print out due to low emissions

Pass 16 Nov 2013 56,735 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 54,570 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2013 54,550 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 66,176 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 66,176 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 49,292 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 49,710 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 42,913 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 32,806 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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NL02 BUS is a 2009 Citroen C6 in Blue with a 2,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 42 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NL02 BUS, 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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NL02 BUS is a 2009 Citroen C6, first registered on 29 June 2009.

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