1987 Citroen 2CV 0.6L Petrol · D402 CJU

The Citroen 2CV presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 14 February 2026 at 13,016 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the prior clean pass dated 30 May 2024 at 12,482 miles confirms no ongoing mechanical concerns. The earlier failure on 14 May 2024 at 12,473 miles carries no listed defects, indicating an administrative or non-mechanical rejection rather than a fault-driven stop. Recorded mileage stays exceptionally low for a 39 year old vehicle. The odometer moved from 11,647 miles at the June 2022 test to 13,016 miles by February 2026, an average of roughly 334 miles per year. The largest single jump was 406 miles between May 2023 and May 2024. A near two year gap separates the June 2022 and May 2024 tests, suggesting the car spent long periods idle. Sparse, clean records give little evidence of consumable neglect or structural decline. A buyer should still inspect the 2CV in person for corrosion on the chassis and floor pan, as long standing periods invite structural rust unseen by MOT testers on a pass. The Citroen's twin-cylinder drivetrain and linked hydraulic suspension demand a check of suspension cylinders, brake lines, and flexible hoses for age cracking. The May 2024 failure with no defects recorded warrants a request for the original refusal reason from DVSA, to rule out a paperwork error versus an unlogged measurement. Given the low annual use, verify tyre sidewall condition and brake disc surface, since stagnant storage degrades rubber and encourages binding calipers despite clean MOT outcomes.