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42 LR

2008 Citroen C6

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

106,495 mi
Last recorded106,495 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C673,163 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration42 LR
MakeCitroen
ModelC6
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 106,495 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2025 106,388 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 103,007 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2024 103,005 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 99,439 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 95,637 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 91,524 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 91,524 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 88,705 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 83,876 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component boot moist with oil (2.1.5 (a))

Rear suspension pipes rusty slightly corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2018 78,843 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 78,644 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 75,077 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 75,077 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 71,305 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower arm back bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3/4/3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3/3.5/2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil suspension leg starting to leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5/4/2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5/4.5/2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 25 Jul 2016 71,305 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower arm back bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil suspension leg starting to leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 66,801 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2015 66,743 miles

Centre Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 59,038 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 50,633 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 42,867 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 36,587 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre cracked between treads

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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42 LR is a 2008 Citroen C6 in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2008 Citroen C6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 73,163 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 42 LR, 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 18 years old, this Citroen C6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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42 LR is a 2008 Citroen C6, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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