CarVerify

Free Car Check

GY56 YGL

2006 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1587cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

62,598 mi
Last recorded62,598 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY56 YGL
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 62,598 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 59,946 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 57,502 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 55,585 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 53,066 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ?? (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 51,910 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 50,056 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides ??? advise brake check (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 47,542 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 44,455 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 44,455 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 39,774 miles

Oil leaks

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Nov 2016 39,774 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam Bulb replaced PRS (1.7.5a)

Oil leaks

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 35,354 miles

Both rear tyres have tears forming in the sidewalls. REPLACEMENT STRONGLY ADVISED

Dash displays service due

Oil leak

Fail 4 Dec 2015 35,354 miles

Both rear tyres have tears forming in the sidewalls. REPLACEMENT STRONGLY ADVISED

Dash displays service due

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2014 31,684 miles

Dash displays "spanner" warning light

Nearside front tyre has tears forming in the inner sidewall. Not considered excessive at time of test

Fail 27 Nov 2014 31,684 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Dash displays "spanner" warning light

Nearside front tyre has tears forming in the inner sidewall. Not considered excessive at time of test

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 28,730 miles

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

Nearside wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Fail 2 Dec 2013 28,730 miles

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

Nearside wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 25,558 miles

Nearside rear bumpstop missing

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 20,322 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2011 20,332 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 17,147 miles

front discs worn

offside rear tyre damaged on sidewall

Pass 7 Oct 2009 13,878 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C2?

Based on 965,161 MOT tests across 61,057 vehicles.

69.6%
Pass Rate
5,516
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
61,057
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 38,269
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27,833
Registration plate lamp not working 22,386
Direction indicator incorrect colour 20,787
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 15,873
Full Citroen C2 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GY56 YGL is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2006 Citroen C2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 58,127 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen C2 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 38,269 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GY56 YGL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C2 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 20 years old, this Citroen C2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GY56 YGL?

You can check the full history of GY56 YGL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GY56 YGL registered?

GY56 YGL is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is GY56 YGL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY56 YGL shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GY56 YGL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GY56 YGL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.