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YS06 XBM

2006 Citroen C6

Grey Diesel 2700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

100,188 mi
Last recorded100,188 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C670,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS06 XBM
MakeCitroen
ModelC6
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 12 May 2026 100,188 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively not working (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front number plate damaged

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 97,859 miles

Front number plate slightly damaged

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 96,059 miles

Front number plate slightly damaged

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 91,496 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 81,038 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 77,916 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 77,916 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 75,290 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2018 71,393 miles

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

under shields fitted

Fail 21 Jun 2018 71,393 miles

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

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

under shields fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2017 64,718 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 64,718 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 60,472 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 60,401 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 55,060 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Aug 2015 55,024 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2014 44,323 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jul 2013 36,638 miles

slight bind offside rear brake

unable to fully check offside rear wheel bearing due to brake bind

Fail 20 Jul 2013 36,547 miles

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

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

slight bind offside rear brake

unable to fully check offside rear wheel bearing due to brake bind

Pass 28 Jul 2012 32,985 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing on edge

Pass 18 Jul 2011 28,862 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT AND OFFSIDE REAR TYRES CLOSE TO LIMIT AND PERISHED

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 24,510 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 24,510 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jul 2010 24,413 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 19,072 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear tyres perishing 245/45x18 100w

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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YS06 XBM is a 2006 Citroen C6 in Grey with a 2,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 YS06 XBM, 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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YS06 XBM is a 2006 Citroen C6, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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