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2010 Citroen C6: common problems and MOT failures

What MOT testers find on the Citroen C6 first registered in 2010: we looked at the 107 MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.

Small sample: there were only 107 MOTs of these cars during 2023–2025, so treat the percentages as rough. The known faults below don't depend on it.

107MOTs of 2010 cars, done in 2023–2025
79%pass first time (all 2010 cars: 60%)
6,600typical miles a year
23%had suspension flagged

Common 2010 Citroen C6 MOT failures and advisories

The share of 2010 Citroen C6 MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.

  • Suspension
    23% of testsRough price £120–£400

    At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.

  • Tyres
    21% of testsRough price £70–£150

    At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.

  • Brakes
    21% of testsRough price £150–£350

    At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.

  • Lights and electrics
    16% of testsRough price £10–£80

    At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.

  • Oil and fluid leaks
    14% of testsRough price £80–£600

    At the viewing: Look under the engine and on the ground where the car is usually parked for fresh oil or fluid.

  • Wipers, windscreen and mirrors
    10% of testsRough price £15–£250

    At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.

Questions to ask the seller before buying a 2010 Citroen C6

Ask before you travel to see it. A seller who knows the car will have answers, and receipts.

  1. Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?

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Other years

Every year of the Citroen C6 compared

YearMOT testsMost flagged
2009213Brakes 31%
2008179Tyres 32%
2007340Brakes 33%
2006143Suspension 31%

Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test done in Great Britain during 2023–2025, counting the MOTs of Citroen C6 cars first registered in 2010. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score