The gas struts that take the weight of the boot lid have given up...you'll need two new ones (cheaper from a motor factor rather than the main stealers). Easy enough to replace but its best to prop the boot lid up with a plank of wood (or a male partner) as you do so....the tailgate is as heavy as hell.
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