1987 CITROEN 2CV0.6L Petrol

The 1987 Citroen 2CV shows a current roadworthy status following the May 2025 test cycle. On 16 May 2025 the vehicle first failed with no defects recorded, then passed the same day at 60,018 miles, a quirk suggesting an administrative or presentation issue rather than a mechanical fault. The maintenance trend reads as stable across the available record, with no advisories or failures on wear items, suspension, brakes, or structure at any stage. Recorded mileage sits at 60,018 miles against 39 years of age, an average of roughly 1,539 miles per year. The odometer moved only 37 miles between the September 2015 test at 59,897 and the September 2016 test at 59,981, then 19 miles to the August 2017 pass at 60,000. A long gap follows before the May 2025 tests at 60,018 miles. Such low, near-static mileage over eight years implies the car stood unused for extended periods, which typically hides perished rubber components and stagnant fluids rather than heavy drivetrain wear. A buyer should physically inspect the 2CV's Citroen-specific suspension, where the trailing-arm bearings and torsion bars corrode or seize after long storage. Check brake lines and calipers for internal corrosion and sticking, and examine the floor pan and chassis rails for structural rust given the age and damp-standing history. The clean MOT sheet offers no reassurance on these points because testers recorded no advisories at any visit. Confirm the May 2025 fail-with-no-defect was a DVSA data error and not a withheld certificate. Verify the actual condition of tyres, wiper blades, and exhaust emissions in person, as none were flagged but all degrade silently during inactivity. The sparse history demands a hands-on inspection beyond the paper record.