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GD08 GJV

2008 Citroen C6

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

88,152 mi
Last recorded88,152 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C673,163 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD08 GJV
MakeCitroen
ModelC6
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2021 88,152 miles

body / sills x 2 front to rear corroded / under seal

Fail 24 Feb 2021 88,147 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door glass (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front tyres edges bald

os/ns inner sills corroded/ outer sill covered with trims

Pass 27 Jan 2020 87,559 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 86,504 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2019 86,484 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 72,792 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 54,521 miles

Oil leak pipes at crossmember ()

Fail 21 Feb 2017 54,521 miles

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

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

Oil leak pipes at crossmember ()

Pass 12 May 2016 38,086 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 38,084 miles

Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 36,598 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 31,347 miles

advise both front tyres cracking between tread

Fail 10 Jul 2014 31,347 miles

Nearside Front Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

advise both front tyres cracking between tread

Pass 12 Jul 2013 26,438 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 21,215 miles

front brake discs and pads worn beyond servicable limits.

Pass 12 Jul 2011 15,282 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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GD08 GJV is a 2008 Citroen C6 in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GD08 GJV, 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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GD08 GJV is a 2008 Citroen C6, first registered on 14 July 2008.

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