Citroën 2CV

Citroën 2CV
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The Citroën 2CV is an economy car produced by the French company Citroën from 1948 to 1990. Introduced at the 1948 Paris Salon de l'Automobile, it has an air-cooled engine that is mounted in the front and drives the front wheels.

Technical data
ManufacturerCitroën
ProductionFrom 1949
Body typeSedan

Generations

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Common problems & reliability

In the UK, 76% of Citroën 2CVs pass their MOT test first time, based on 2,686 inspections in 2023. (2023 is the most recent annual release published by the DfT.)

Based on real owner complaints and inspection data — not an editorial rating. Sources: DVSA MOT (UK, Open Government Licence).

Recalls & safety

No recorded recalls for the Citroën 2CV in EU Safety Gate or NHTSA (US).

Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Citroën recalls.