Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2008 Citroen C6?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2008 Citroen C6?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2008 Citroen C6?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

How many 2008 Citroen C6 vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

45% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2008 Citroen C6 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 147 vehicles, the 2008 Citroen C6 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 75.6%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2008 Citroen C6?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2008 Citroen C6 are: Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components (56.8% of vehicles), Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (48.8% of vehicles), Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (47.4% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2008 Citroen C6?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Citroen C6 (2008)

147 real MOT outcomes analysed • 75.6% first-time pass rate

2008 Citroen C6

CarHunch analysed 147 real MOT records for the 2008 Citroen C6. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2008 Citroën C6 has a first-time pass rate of 75.6%, which is 4.4 percentage points below the UK average—a modest but real reliability shortfall. More concerning is that nearly 45% of these vehicles have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, which is significantly higher than typical and should give any buyer pause.

At 71,910 miles average, these cars have covered reasonable mileage for their age, yet they're averaging 3.48 failures and 16.9 advisories per test, suggesting wear and deterioration are catching up. Before committing to one, get a pre-purchase inspection focused on suspension, braking, and electrical systems—the high advisory count points to these as chronic weak spots on this model.

We have limited data for the 2008 Citroen C6 — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

75.6%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

44.9%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

3.48

Over 13.8 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

70k

Middle half: 54k–88k

For context

These stats describe 147 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 147 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Other issues 56.8%

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components · Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay · Oil leak, but not excessive

Tyre wear 48.8%

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Brake wear 30.8%

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault · Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2008.

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Before you buy a 2008 Citroen C6

Based on MOT data from 147 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 44.9% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Diesel (97%)	143	75.6%	3.51

Mileage Distribution

Most 2008 Citroen C6 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

70,109

typical

54,452

low mileage

88,172

high mileage

Half of all 2008 Citroen C6 vehicles fall between 54,452 and 88,172 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 54,452 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 54,452–88,172 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2008 Citroen C6s sit.

⚠ Over 119,032 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2008 Citroen C6 — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 37% of 2008 Citroen C6s are still active.

Numbers are declining — 46 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (37% of peak).

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

13.8

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

3.48

Avg failures per vehicle

16.9

Avg advisories per vehicle

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