1986 Citroen 2CV 0.6L Petrol · D942 DTS

The 1986 Citroen 2CV presents a stable roadworthiness trend, with the most recent test on 2 June 2025 at 50,556 miles returning a pass and no defects recorded. Prior to that, the June 2024 cycle showed a clean pass at 47,331 miles after an earlier failure on 7 June 2024 at 47,268 miles where the tester logged no defects, indicating an administrative or presentation issue rather than a mechanical fault. The vehicle has cleared every valid test since 2022 without advisories, suggesting consistent basic compliance. Recorded mileage sits at 50,556 against an approximately 40-year lifespan, equating to roughly 1,264 miles per year. The odometer advanced from 40,369 in June 2022 to 43,808 in June 2023, then 47,268 by June 2024, and 50,556 by June 2025. This steady 3,000 to 3,500 annual increment reflects light but regular use. The sparse, clean history offers little evidence of neglect, though long dormant periods common to low-mileage classics remain undocumented. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of structural integrity and corrosion, as the 2CV's aged steel floorpan and chassis members are prone to rust unseen by MOT testers on a clean pass. The absence of advisories on suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs across five years does not exempt the car from perishable deterioration during storage. Verify the June 2024 failure cause with the test station, since a no-defect fail is irregular. Confirm brake caliper freedom, exhaust emissions against period limits, and tyre sidewall condition before purchase, as these consumables may have aged beyond the recorded mileage.