1986 Citroen 2CV 0.6L Petrol · D144 WPE

The most recent MOT entry dated 2 July 2022 at 57,781 miles shows a failed test with no defects recorded, followed by a pass on the same day at identical mileage. This paired result points to an administrative or procedural failure rather than a mechanical defect, and the maintenance trend cannot be judged as worsening or improving from such sparse data. The vehicle has not been presented for test since mid-2022, leaving its current roadworthiness unverified for over four years. Recorded mileage stands at 57,781 across roughly forty years, equating to about 1,445 miles per year. The single 2022 entry carries the same reading for both the fail and pass, so no accumulation pattern is visible. Such low annual use on an ageing Citroen suggests long dormant periods, which on a 2CV chassis raises the risk of perished rubber components and standing-water corrosion rather than high-mileage drivetrain fatigue. A buyer should physically inspect the front and rear suspension arms, trailing-arm bearings, and the distinctive Citroen coil springs for fatigue or fracture. The 2CV's steel floorpan and sill structure must be checked for rust perforation, as the MOT recorded no advisories but the test is now stale. Brake lines, wheel cylinders, and the single-circuit hydraulic system need a functional check given the gap since 2022. The clean record offers no warning of recurring faults, yet the absence of recent testing means any worn tyres, seized calipers, or exhaust rot will only surface on a fresh examination.