Citroën C6 I
The Citroën C6 I (2006–2013): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 17 versions in the European Union, the United Kingdom, and France.
Model codes: X6 · Sold in: European Union, United Kingdom, and France
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | Europe | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,910 mm RDW | 4,907 mm |
| Width | 1,860 mm RDW | 1,859 mm |
| Height | 1,460 mm RDW | 1,463 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,900 mm RDW | 2,901 mm |
| Front track | 1,580–1,586 mm ASTRA | – |
| Rear track | 1,553–1,558 mm ASTRA | – |
| Weights and towing | ||
| Kerb weight | 1,791–1,848 kg RDW | 1,818–1,871 kg |
| Mass in running order | 1,895–2,857 kg ASTRA | – |
| Gross vehicle weight | 2,280–3,350 kg ASTRA | – |
| Towing, braked trailer | 1,620–1,700 kg RDW | – |
| Towing, unbraked trailer | 750 kg RDW | – |
| Seats and space | ||
| Seats | 5 RDW | – |
| Doors | 4 RDW | – |
| Boot space | – | 421 L |
| Fuel tank | – | 72 L |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed | 230–235 km/h RDW | 235 km/h |
| Torque | 366–448 Nm ASTRA | 290–450 Nm |
Tyre sizes (most common first): 245/45R18
Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Wikipedia (en, de, fr, pl, cs), ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland), Traficom type approvals (Finland). Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Reliability and owner reports
UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age
| Age at test | Pass rate | UK average | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 years and older | 75.4% (72.6–78.0) | 69.2% | 1,008 |
What the MOT finds
| Area | This model | UK average, same ages |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 33.3% | 36.4% |
| Suspension | 28.3% | 41.6% |
| Tyres | 27.5% | 31.2% |
| Lights and electrics | 18.2% | 28.8% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 14.2% | 17.1% |
| Body, chassis and structure | 8.8% | 18.6% |
First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)
All 17 versions of the Citroën C6 I
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European Union 6 versions
New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.
| Years and version | Engine | Power | Fuel | CO₂ | EU registrations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011–2013 | 3.0 L | 177 kW (241 PS) | Diesel | 187–191 g/km | 4,673 |
| 2010–2012 | 3.0 L | – | Diesel | 190–195 g/km | 38 |
| 2011 | 2.2 L | 125 kW (170 PS) | Diesel | 199 g/km | 18 |
| 2010 | 3.0 L | – | Diesel | 193 g/km | 1,972 |
| 2010 | 2.2 L | – | Diesel | 195 g/km | 420 |
| 2010 | 2.7 L | – | Diesel | 230 g/km | 36 |
United Kingdom 10 versions
New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.
| Years and version | Engine | Power | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012V6 HDi 240 | 3.0 L | – | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 7.3 L/100 km NEDC | 190 g/km |
| 20102.2HDi 173hp Auto | 2.2 L | 129 kW (175 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 7.6 L/100 km NEDC | 199 g/km |
| 20103.0HDi V6 | 3.0 L | – | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 7.4 L/100 km NEDC | 195 g/km |
| 20092.0HDi 16v 120hp | 2.0 L | 90 kW (122 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 6.9 L/100 km NEDC | 182 g/km |
| 20092.0HDi 16v 136hp | 2.0 L | 101 kW (138 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 7.1 L/100 km NEDC | 188 g/km |
| 2007–20092.2HDi 16v | 2.2 L | – | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 6.6 L/100 km NEDC | 175 g/km |
| 20092.2HDi 16v Auto | 2.2 L | – | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 7.6 L/100 km NEDC | 199 g/km |
| 20092.2HDi 16v 173hp Auto | 2.2 L | 129 kW (175 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 8.2 L/100 km NEDC | 218 g/km |
| 2006–20092.7HDi V6 | 2.7 L | – | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 8.7 L/100 km NEDC | 230 g/km |
| 2006–20093.0i V6 | 2.9 L | – | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 11.2 L/100 km NEDC | 266 g/km |
France 1 version
New cars on sale in France, from ADEME Car Labelling. NEDC figures until 2015, WLTP figures in the current catalogue.
| Years and version | Engine | Power | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012C6 V6 Hdi (240ch) BVA6 | – | 177 kW (241 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 7.3 L/100 km NEDC | 190 g/km |
Similar models from other brands
Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.