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W5 RCR

2009 Citroen C6

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

160,953 mi
Last recorded160,953 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C671,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW5 RCR
MakeCitroen
ModelC6
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 160,953 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 155,349 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 148,924 miles
Fail 11 May 2023 148,924 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2022 139,487 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 130,762 miles

screen damaged but not in drivers view

Pass 25 Mar 2020 126,681 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 118,092 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 102,512 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 87,285 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 75,735 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 62,279 miles

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

offside rear brake slightly binding

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 27 Jan 2014 51,832 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2013 40,596 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 31,819 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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W5 RCR is a 2009 Citroen C6 in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W5 RCR, 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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What year was W5 RCR registered?

W5 RCR is a 2009 Citroen C6, first registered on 1 February 2009.

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