CITROEN 2CV1988 · 0.6L PETROL

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status, but the history reveals a history of significant structural and mechanical neglect. While the most recent test in June 2024 at 74,025 miles passed, it flagged a recurring minor exhaust leak and worn front king pin bushes. This represents a marginal improvement compared to the catastrophic failure in December 2017, where the vehicle presented multiple critical safety and structural defects. The maintenance trend suggests the car is only repaired when a failure is imminent, rather than through a proactive preventative schedule. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a 38-year-old vehicle, averaging under 2,000 miles per year. There is a massive eleven-year gap between the 2007 and 2018 tests, during which the car covered only 326 miles. Between 2018 and 2024, it travelled a mere 53 miles. Such erratic usage often indicates the vehicle has sat stationary for long periods, which directly correlates with the deterioration of rubber components, perished seals, and the severe structural corrosion noted in the 2017 record. A buyer must conduct a rigorous physical inspection of the chassis integrity, specifically focusing on the front floors and seat belt anchorages. The 2017 failure identified excessive corrosion affecting structural strength within 30cm of the body mountings, and any previous repairs must be verified for soundness against hidden rust. The recurring issue with the king pin bushes across 2006, 2018, and 2024 indicates the front suspension geometry is under constant stress. Check the offside front axle and the current state of the exhaust system, as the minor leak noted in 2024 suggests the metal is thinning.