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Citroën C6

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,720 cc

42 LRMOT history

42 LR is a black diesel Citroën C6 first used on 1 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 14 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 109,342 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Aug 2027
Mileage
109,342 mi
At MOT on 27 Jul 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,716 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
42 LR
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Citroën
Model
C6
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,720 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

42 LR was last recorded at 109,342 miles on 27 Jul 2026, 2,847 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,495 miles · 15 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,847 miles
Average per year
4,716 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,342 miles
  • 2025 – 106,495 miles
  • 2024 – 103,007 miles
  • 2023 – 99,439 miles
  • 2022 – 95,637 miles
  • 2021 – 91,524 miles
  • 2020 – 88,705 miles
  • 2019 – 83,876 miles
  • 2018 – 78,843 miles
  • 2017 – 75,077 miles
  • 2016 – 71,305 miles
  • 2015 – 66,801 miles
  • 2014 – 59,038 miles
  • 2013 – 50,633 miles
  • 2012 – 42,867 miles
  • 2011 – 36,587 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,342 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 21 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,342 miles (+2,847)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    109,342 miles
    Test number
    215139900509
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass106,495 miles (+107)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    106,495 miles
    Test number
    222530554871
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail106,388 miles (+3,381)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,388 miles
    Test number
    762076490555
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  4. Pass103,007 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    103,007 miles
    Test number
    213247166040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail103,005 miles (+3,566)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,005 miles
    Test number
    515095372333
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass99,439 miles (+3,802)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    99,439 miles
    Test number
    102412571304
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass95,637 miles (+4,113)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    95,637 miles
    Test number
    912091581398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass91,524 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    91,524 miles
    Test number
    549382145470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail91,524 miles (+2,819)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,524 miles
    Test number
    536248453004
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  10. Pass88,705 miles (+4,829)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    88,705 miles
    Test number
    110056909735
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass83,876 miles (+5,033)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    83,876 miles
    Test number
    904392803725
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component boot moist with oil (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension pipes rusty slightly corroded

  12. Pass78,843 miles (+199)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    78,843 miles
    Test number
    851373367968

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail78,644 miles (+3,567)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,644 miles
    Test number
    858899633782
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass75,077 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    75,077 miles
    Test number
    127805366039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail75,077 miles (+3,772)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,077 miles
    Test number
    478303777950
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Pass71,305 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    71,305 miles
    Test number
    385600242758
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower arm back bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3/4/3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3/3.5/2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil suspension leg starting to leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower arm back bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5/4/2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5/4.5/2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail71,305 miles (+4,504)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,305 miles
    Test number
    981384554380
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower arm back bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil suspension leg starting to leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower arm back bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass66,801 miles (+58)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    66,801 miles
    Test number
    547411215231
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Fail66,743 miles (+7,705)1 dangerous1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,743 miles
    Test number
    317789705214
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureCentre Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass59,038 miles (+8,405)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    59,038 miles
    Test number
    885646894109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass50,633 miles (+7,766)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    50,633 miles
    Test number
    175070423292
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass42,867 miles (+6,280)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    42,867 miles
    Test number
    406263832093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass36,587 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    36,587 miles
    Test number
    468722251043
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre cracked between treads

Questions about 42 LR

What vehicle is registration 42 LR currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 42 LR on a black diesel Citroën C6 first used on 1 Mar 2008. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 42 LR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 42 LR is valid until 14 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on 42 LR?
The MOT on 42 LR is valid until 14 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 42 LR done?
42 LR was recorded at 109,342 miles at its MOT on 27 Jul 2026, an average of 4,716 miles a year.
Has 42 LR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 42 LR has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on 42 LR ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 42 LR find?
42 LR passed its latest MOT on 27 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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