Where Can You Find Spare Parts for a Citroën Méhari? The Complete Guide

Spare parts for the Citroën Méhari come mainly from a handful of specialists who remanufacture the ABS plastic body panels and common mechanical parts from scratch, backed up by classic car breakers and club swap meets. Budget from 15 EUR for a seal to 800 to 1,200 EUR for a remanufactured side body panel. The basic mechanicals, the 602cc flat-twin engine shared with the 2CV and Dyane, the gearbox, the brakes, are relatively easy to source. It is the plastic bodywork, the soft top and certain period-specific fasteners that cause real difficulty. This guide gives you every address and the average prices seen on the market.

New remanufactured parts specialists: the most reliable source

This is the most reliable source for structural and bodywork parts. Several workshops and dealers have invested in tooling or dedicated stock specific to the Méhari, which lets them supply new parts that match the original specification.

Citroën Méhari Club Cassis (CMCC)

The Citroën Méhari Club Cassis is, without question, the world reference. This club-run business has produced and sold ABS body panels, soft tops, protective covers, seals and even complete restoration kits for decades. Their catalogue runs past 600 references. Indicative prices: a complete soft top between 650 and 950 EUR, a rear side panel around 900 EUR, a door seal kit 40 to 60 EUR.

Méhari Diffusion

Another longstanding French specialist, Méhari Diffusion supplies new mechanical parts (adapted shock absorbers, brake kits, drive shafts) and remanufactured upholstery. Expect 80 to 150 EUR for a complete brake kit, 200 to 350 EUR for a pair of new shock absorbers.

Generalist 2CV and Dyane suppliers

The Méhari shares most of its mechanicals with the 2CV and the Dyane. Suppliers such as Fournier Auto, Cox Shop and 2CV Parts cover the vast majority of engine, transmission, ignition and fuel system needs. A rebuilt carburettor sells for 90 to 180 EUR, a set of piston rings around 50 to 80 EUR.

Breakers and secondhand parts

Secondhand remains essential for mechanical parts in good condition and for anything inside the cabin (seats, dashboard, interior controls). The difficulty is that Méhari cars have become rare in general breakers' yards.

Specialist classic vehicle breakers

A few auto breakers run a dedicated classic vehicle operation. In France, outfits such as Pièces Auto Anciennes or regional breakers specialising in the 2CV family sometimes hold a damaged Méhari in stock. A used 2CV engine in running order trades there for 200 to 450 EUR. ABS doors, often cracked, sell for 50 to 150 EUR each as spares.

Le Bon Coin and eBay: the open parts market

Le Bon Coin has become a permanent exchange for classic parts. You will regularly find lots of fasteners, headlamp units, instruments and brake splitter plates there. Budget 10 to 30 EUR for a presentable used front headlamp unit, 20 to 60 EUR for a speedometer. On eBay, sellers from Spain, Italy and Germany widen the choice, but watch the shipping cost on bulky bodywork.

Easy to find secondhand

• 2CV and Dyane engine and gearbox (many sources)
• Carburettor, fuel pump, distributor
• Wheels, hubs, brake drums and cylinders
• Standard small fasteners and fixings
• Front seats (original units match some 2CV models)

Hard to find secondhand

• Uncracked ABS body panels, better sourced new
• A soft top in good condition, always remanufactured instead
• A complete dashboard with no yellowing or cracks
• Méhari-specific fasteners (original plastic clips)
• Four-reflector headlamp units for export versions

Swap meets and gatherings: the restorer's hunting ground

Swap meets are the ideal place to find rare parts at a negotiated price, and above all to inspect a part before buying it, a real advantage with plastic bodywork, which can look sound in a photo and turn out porous on close inspection.

Events not to miss

• Levallois-Perret swap meet (Paris region): a very strong concentration of 2CV and Méhari sellers.
• Méhari Club Cassis national rally: the annual gathering, with an integrated swap meet and access to CMCC parts at show prices.
• Rétromobile (Paris, February): specialist exhibitors attend, though prices run higher.
• Local FFVE-affiliated swap meets: check the Fédération Française des Véhicules d'Époque calendar.

Practical tip: arrive at opening time for rare parts, and always bring the dimensions you need if you are hunting for bodywork.

Clubs and forums: the community working for you

The Méhari community is close-knit and very active online. Private listings often circulate there before ever reaching Le Bon Coin, and that is where you will find the contacts of owners parting out a car. For more on the model's background before you buy parts, our complete Citroën Méhari restoration guide covers the model's history, its technical specifics and the pitfalls to avoid.

Clubs worth joining

• Méhari Club de France: the historic national club, with a newsletter and member classifieds.
• Amicale Citroën & DS: covers the Méhari within its wider preservation work.
• Regional 2CV clubs affiliated with the FFVE: often well connected, with good local knowledge of available cars.

Forums and online groups

• Forum 2CV.com: a very active Méhari section with a valuable technical discussion archive.
• Dedicated Facebook groups: "Méhari passion" and "Citroën Méhari France", several thousand members, excellent responsiveness.
• Instagram: useful for spotting restorers selling off their surplus.

Parts worth buying ahead of time

Some parts are hard to source in an emergency and are worth buying as soon as you see them, especially while your Méhari is mid-restoration. Here is the priority list set by experienced restorers.

Stock up now

• Complete body seal kit (40 to 80 EUR): every one of them degrades over time and they are essential for watertightness.
• Valve cover gaskets (30 to 60 EUR): wear parts with variable order lead times.
• Control cables (accelerator, choke) at 15 to 30 EUR each: not stocked by general parts shops.
• Plastic clips and fasteners specific to the Méhari: buy in batches, they break at every removal.
• Ignition condenser and contact breaker points (10 to 20 EUR): guaranteed to get you out of trouble on the spot.
• Fuel lines and clips (40 to 70 EUR a set).

What can wait

Bodywork parts remanufactured by the CMCC are available to order with reasonable lead times, two to six weeks depending on the part. There is no need to stock them if your Méhari is stable and under cover. Common 2CV mechanical parts are available within 24 hours from any car parts wholesaler, so there is no need to plan ahead for those.

Frequently asked questions

Are Méhari bodywork parts still made new?

Yes. The Citroën Méhari Club Cassis (CMCC) produces and distributes ABS body panels, soft tops and seals remanufactured to the original specification. Their catalogue runs past 600 references specific to the Méhari. It is the main source for anything to do with the plastic bodywork.

How much does a replacement soft top cost for a Méhari?

A complete new replacement soft top from specialists such as the CMCC costs between 650 and 950 EUR. Secondhand or second-choice tops circulate on swap meets and forums for 150 to 400 EUR, but their condition varies, inspect the stitching and the elasticity of the fabric before buying.

Can you fit 2CV parts on a Méhari?

Yes, to a large extent. The Méhari uses the flat-twin engine from the 2CV and the Dyane, along with their gearbox, brakes and suspension. Anything mechanical substitutes without major difficulty. Only the ABS bodywork, the soft top, Méhari-specific fasteners and a few controls remain unique to the Méhari.

Where can you find Méhari parts outside France?

In Spain and Italy, countries where the Méhari sold in large numbers, active clubs and private owners often hold parts that are hard to find in France. International eBay and European Facebook groups are the best channels. The CMCC also ships across Europe with reasonable lead times.

What are the hardest parts to find on a Méhari?

The rarest parts are uncracked secondhand ABS body panels, an original dashboard in good condition, Méhari-specific fasteners and plastic clips, and headlamp units for export versions. For bodywork, new remanufactured parts remain the only reliable solution. For small parts, clubs and swap meets are your best resource.