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VA06 APV

2006 Citroen C6

Blue Diesel 2700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

170,090 mi
Last recorded170,090 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C670,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA06 APV
MakeCitroen
ModelC6
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,700cc
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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2024 170,090 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 168,949 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 167,762 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 166,523 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 165,445 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 165,432 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 163,456 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 163,439 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 161,073 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Aug 2017 159,363 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 155,357 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 150,831 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 145,951 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust backbox heatshield loose

front nearside inner tarck arm has slight play in the balljoint

oil leak

rear suspension fluid return hose split

Fail 20 Oct 2014 145,947 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust backbox heatshield loose

front nearside inner tarck arm has slight play in the balljoint

oil leak

rear suspension fluid return hose split

Pass 30 Oct 2013 133,173 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front nearside suspension leg has a slight misting of oil

low tyre pressure warning system indicates a fault

rear nearside side marker in-operative

Fail 28 Oct 2013 133,173 miles

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

Coolant leak

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front nearside suspension leg has a slight misting of oil

low tyre pressure warning system indicates a fault

rear nearside side marker in-operative

Pass 8 Aug 2012 120,716 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 107,344 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 107,339 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 85,458 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 62,385 miles

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

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

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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VA06 APV is a 2006 Citroen C6 in Blue with a 2,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VA06 APV, 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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VA06 APV is a 2006 Citroen C6, first registered on 27 July 2006.

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