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SD56 VZV

2006 Citroen C6

Blue Diesel 2700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

127,161 mi
Last recorded127,161 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C670,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD56 VZV
MakeCitroen
ModelC6
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2024 127,161 miles

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

Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2024 127,156 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2022 125,357 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 May 2022 125,357 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 122,743 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 122,496 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 121,857 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 120,754 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Fail 31 Jan 2018 120,754 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Pass 21 Feb 2017 120,197 miles

rear anti roll bar links wear detected

Fail 1 Feb 2017 120,183 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both links play detected (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jan 2017 119,708 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2016 117,558 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2015 115,162 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 108,952 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 89,881 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Dec 2011 67,354 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

front bumper damaged n/s + o/s/f fog lamp smashed

Fail 21 Dec 2011 67,236 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front bumper damaged n/s + o/s/f fog lamp smashed

interior rear view mirror insecure

Pass 10 Nov 2010 45,328 miles

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

O/S wiper blade slightly smearing on part of blade

Pass 18 Jan 2010 30,023 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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SD56 VZV is a 2006 Citroen C6 in Blue with a 2,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SD56 VZV, 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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SD56 VZV is a 2006 Citroen C6, first registered on 10 November 2006.

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