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YS56 KOB

2006 Citroen C6

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

142,845 mi
Last recorded142,845 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C670,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS56 KOB
MakeCitroen
ModelC6
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2020 142,845 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 3 Jul 2020 142,845 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 1 Nov 2019 142,844 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))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released All 3 (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jul 2017
Fail 21 Jun 2017

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jul 2016
Fail 7 Jul 2016

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 109,541 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs are worn

Fail 18 Dec 2014 109,539 miles

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

Offside 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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs are worn

Pass 15 Nov 2013 102,652 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 96,144 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear brake discs are slightly worn

Pass 15 Nov 2011 90,037 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 83,979 miles

damage to alloys

engine under trey fitted

oil leaks.

sills coverd by plastic

slight corrosion to exhaust.

slight lip on rear brake discs

Fail 10 Dec 2010 83,979 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

damage to alloys

engine under trey fitted

oil leaks.

sills coverd by plastic

slight corrosion to exhaust.

slight lip on rear brake discs

Pass 9 Dec 2009 65,524 miles

front brake discs corroded / curb damage to alloy wheels / play in n/s/f bottom ball joint / rear b rake discs worn / rear / tyre tread stepped

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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YS56 KOB is a 2006 Citroen C6 in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YS56 KOB, 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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YS56 KOB is a 2006 Citroen C6, first registered on 28 December 2006.

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