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VK56 YJJ

2006 Citroen C6

Grey Diesel 2700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

159,404 mi
Last recorded159,404 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C670,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK56 YJJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC6
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,700cc
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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2024 159,404 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 107,921 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2023 107,921 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 100,796 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 92,655 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 86,955 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2020 86,955 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 76,001 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 61,742 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 56,025 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 50,821 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 44,222 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 35,860 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 35,860 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 32,867 miles

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

offside rear tyre perrished badly

Fail 7 Sep 2012 32,804 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre perrished badly

Pass 5 Sep 2011 27,975 miles

rear tyres perrished

slight bind on n/s/f brake

Fail 5 Sep 2011 27,975 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s washer poor

rear tyres perrished

slight bind on n/s/f brake

Pass 27 Sep 2010 24,091 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 24,074 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 18,764 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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VK56 YJJ is a 2006 Citroen C6 in Grey with a 2,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VK56 YJJ, 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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VK56 YJJ is a 2006 Citroen C6, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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