1989 Citroen 2CV 0.6L Petrol · B12 MCJ

The Citroen 2CV stands roadworthy as of the 1 April 2026 MOT pass at 64,870 miles, with the DVSA record showing no defects at that test. The upkeep trend reads stable across the available five-year span, interrupted only by a failure on 25 March 2026 at 64,859 miles where the tester logged no mechanical or advisory faults. That anomaly points to a non-mechanical or administrative cause rather than deterioration in condition. Mileage progression reveals exceptionally light use for a 37-year-old vehicle. From the 10 February 2022 test at 64,101 miles to the 16 February 2023 pass at 64,365 miles the odometer advanced just 264 miles. The 15 February 2024 examination at 64,553 miles added 188 miles, and the gap to the March 2026 failure covered 306 miles over more than two years. Such low accumulation, averaging well below 350 miles annually since 2022, implies long periods of storage or minimal local running by prior keepers. The supplied history begins only in 2022, leaving earlier maintenance unseen. Buyers should still commission a physical inspection of age-sensitive components despite the clean advisory list. The 2CV's suspension bushes, trailing arm pivots and torsion bar mounts demand scrutiny for perishing or play. Structural integrity requires checking for corrosion on the chassis rails and floor pans, a common affliction in this model's older examples. Brake discs, calipers and flexible lines should be assessed for binding or deterioration after prolonged inactivity, while exhaust emissions must meet expectations for a carburetted engine. The March 2026 failure with zero logged defects warrants verification of the vehicle's documentation and previous test circumstances before purchase. Prior owners clearly kept mileage minimal, but sparse records mean a thorough pre-purchase examination by a Citroen specialist remains prudent.