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GJ59 RCV

2009 Citroen C6

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,161 mi
Last recorded125,161 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C671,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ59 RCV
MakeCitroen
ModelC6
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 125,161 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 113,122 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2025 113,120 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 95,784 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 91,420 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 85,370 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged Lens distorted ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 79,838 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 76,657 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 70,991 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 70,991 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tread on cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2018 62,950 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 62,950 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 58,315 miles

front disc lipped

o/s/f tyre is on the legal limit of 1.6mm

rear pads getting low

Fail 3 Jul 2017 58,315 miles

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

front disc lipped

o/s/f tyre is on the legal limit of 1.6mm

rear pads getting low

Pass 13 Jul 2016 52,138 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

oil seepage present

Pass 6 Jul 2015 46,368 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 46,368 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 11 Jul 2014 39,698 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 34,736 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 26,583 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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GJ59 RCV is a 2009 Citroen C6 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 GJ59 RCV, 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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GJ59 RCV is a 2009 Citroen C6, first registered on 14 September 2009.

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