*** Interested parties should note, this vehicle was subject to a CAT D insurance loss in 05/2008 ***
*** Interested parties should note, this vehicle was subject to a CAT D insurance loss in 04/1997 ***

Highlights

Only two registered keepers with first to 2022
Older restoration with ‘Dolly’ style
Garaged throughout its life
New galvanised chassis, front and rear bumpers fitted during restoration
Extensive history file including receipts, past MoT certificates and owners' manual
Current MOT valid to May 2027
Roof was replaced this year (2026)

The Appeal

André Citroën’s clever people’s car is the sort of four-wheeled transport that gets under the skin, as this lovely 1988 example proves. It has had just two keepers, the first until 2022. During that time it was restored twice, testament to an obvious desire to keep it alive and running.

The second restoration saw it renovated in ‘Dolly’ style with a red roof and wings alongside the white bodywork. The exterior remains very presentable with a few light areas to note. Inside, it has a nicely presented grey fabric interior. The renovation work included shot-blasting and repainting the wheels, replacing the folding roof, and fitting a new galvanised chassis, along with new front and rear bumpers.

Having covered 1200 faultless miles in the past year reflects the reliability that this car delivers, the car shows 45,398 miles on the odometer, a figure supported by its MoT history. An extensive folder of paperwork accompanies the car, reflecting its single-ownership history. Minor rust and cosmetic wear are consistent with its age, but for a 38-year-old 2CV that has spent most of its life indoors, this is a charming, usable classic that presents well.

Key Information

Mileage: 45,398 miles (indicated, supported by MoT history)
Country of registration: United Kingdom
Technical inspection status: exempt, MoT expired 31st October 2022
Technical specs: 602cc air-cooled flat-twin petrol, front-wheel drive, manual transmission
Paperwork: Extensive history file with receipts, past MoT certificates and owners' manual in original folder
Insurance history: Subject to Category D write-offs in March 1997 and May 2008, both fully repaired

The Detail

Starts on first turn of the key
Modern battery recently installed
Heater ducts recently replaced
New exhaust silencer fitted in October 2021
Front and rear wings replaced and painted in red-and-white in 2009
Wheels shot-blasted and repainted during the 2009 restoration
Red-vinyl folding roof replaced in 2009 and remains in very good condition
Roof rolls back readily with securing straps that snap into place
Small patches of rust on the nearside sill, base of the windscreen, under the window-latches and around the offside front indicator
Scuffs on the nearside front and rear wings
Minor evidence of rust on all four wheels
New roof fitted recently
New fuel pump and carburettor gaskets
New headlights last year
Tyres were replaced last year including a spare
Driver's seat base starting to disintegrate beneath the fabric
Slight damage to the passenger seat base fabric
Rear seat presents well
Door panels slightly grubby but otherwise in good order
Dashboard, switchgear and steering wheel all appear in good order
Headlights are brand new, fitted last year and are excellent
Indicators and manually switched reversing light all function correctly
Crude welding in the boot to strengthen seat-belt anchor points for the MoT
Spare wheel in poor condition; original jack present
No obvious signs of rust or leaks underneath
Bonnet insulation is tired
Roof was replaced this year (2026)

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