1986 Citroen 2CV 0.6L Petrol · D810 XGW

The Citroen 2CV presents as roadworthy following the most recent test on 12 February 2026 at 33,652 miles, where the tester recorded no defects and issued a pass. The maintenance trend is stable, with the vehicle clearing every successful examination without advisories. Two failed tests appear in the record, but neither listed any defects, suggesting administrative or presentation issues rather than mechanical faults at the time. Recorded mileage sits at 33,652 against a 40-year-old vehicle, an average of roughly 841 miles per year. The odometer moved only 132 miles between the January 2024 pass and the February 2025 pass, then a further 132 miles to the February 2026 pass. Such low accumulation indicates extended periods of storage or very light use. The sparse, clean history gives no evidence of rapid wear on consumables or drivetrain parts. The repeated fails with no defects recorded on 29 January 2024 and 10 February 2026 warrant a check of the paperwork and test centre logs, as a buyer should confirm the car was not rejected for undocumented corrosion or structural concerns. Given the age, inspect suspension bushes, coil spring condition, and brake disc wear in person. Standing time raises the risk of perished rubber and seized calipers despite the clean MOT sheet. A pre-purchase inspection should still examine chassis rails and floor pans for rust, since 2CVs of this era commonly suffer structural corrosion unseen in a pass result. The absence of advisories across five years implies careful ownership, but low mileage alone does not certify long-term reliability without a physical check.