1989 Citroen 2CV 0.6L Petrol · B17 HAB

The vehicle remains roadworthy but the maintenance history shows a worsening trend in specific mechanical wear despite the low mileage. While the most recent test in September 2025 at 2,293 miles resulted in a pass after an initial failure for headlamp alignment, the advisories indicate persistent issues that have not resolved. The recurring faults with the front suspension arm bushes and rear tyre wear have appeared across multiple testing years, suggesting that components are reaching the end of their life through degradation rather than distance driven. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a 37-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 62 miles per year. There is a significant jump in the data between 2014 and 2015, where the mileage rose from 99,191 miles to 99,514 miles. Since 2015, the car has covered only 300 miles in over a decade. This extremely low use often implies long periods of storage, which can cause rubber components, seals, and perished to perish or dry crack over time, regardless of the low odometer reading. A buyer must prioritise a physical inspection of the front suspension, as the tester consistently flagged play in the suspension arm pins and bushes from 2013 through to 2025. These are not minor issues but indicate a consistent degradation of the front-end geometry. The rear tyres show uneven wear on the outer edges, suggesting an alignment problem or camber issue that has gone unaddressed for several years. Furthermore, the repeated note of the tester being unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields since 2017 is a significant concern for a vehicle of this age, as it hides potential structural corrosion or rust on the chassis and floorpan.