Should I check the MOT history before buying a 1988 Citroen 2 Cv6 Special?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 1988 Citroen 2 Cv6 Special?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 1988 Citroen 2 Cv6 Special?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 1988 Citroen 2 Cv6 Special?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Citroen 2 Cv6 Special (1988)

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1988 Citroen 2 Cv6 Special

CarHunch has 1,455 1988 Citroen 2 Cv6 Special vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.

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The 1988 Citroen 2 Cv6 Special doesn't appear in DVLA light-vehicle MOT records — it may be exempt, registered as a different vehicle class, or an import not subject to UK MOT testing. We don't have reliability stats for this specific model, but you can browse other Citroen vehicles below.

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The real detail is in the individual vehicle report — MOT history, AI Hunches, mileage timeline, and defect patterns for that specific reg.

**IMPORTANT: No MOT data is available for this cohort in the DVLA light-vehicle database.** The 1988 Citroën 2CV6 Special is a classic, lightly-regulated vehicle that falls outside standard MOT testing regimes for this era, so pass rates and defect statistics cannot be reliably reported here. What we can say is that surviving examples are typically low-mileage cherished vehicles — the median is just 73,836 miles — suggesting these are preserved rather than regularly driven classics. If you're considering one, focus on mechanical history and originality rather than MOT records; have a pre-purchase inspection by a specialist who knows the 2CV's quirks, and budget for restoration of rubber seals and fuel systems if the car has been stored long-term.

MOT statistics not available

We have 1,455 1988 Citroen 2 Cv6 Special vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.

There are a few reasons this can happen:

Heavy commercial vehicle — trucks, buses and coaches over 3.5 tonnes are tested under the DVSA annual HGV/PSV regime, which uses a separate database not included in our data source
Imported vehicles — vehicles registered abroad and recently brought to the UK may have no UK MOT history yet
MOT-exempt — vehicles manufactured before 1986 qualify under the 40-year rolling exemption; some specialist and agricultural vehicles are also exempt
Never used on public roads — some vehicles are registered but kept off-road and have never required an MOT

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Before you buy a 1988 Citroen 2 Cv6 Special

Based on MOT data from 1,455 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 0% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Colour Breakdown

Based on 18,807 Citroen 2 Cv6 Special vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Red 45.1%

8,489

White 22.2%

4,170

Blue 21.8%

4,107

Yellow 4.1%

775

Green 2.5%

471

Beige 1.3%

243

Cream 0.8%

159

Brown 0.8%

145

Black 0.5%

Orange 0.5%

Multi-colour 0.2%

Grey 0.2%

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