They are miniature spoilers to break up airflow down the joint of the bootlid and cut down on the risk of whistling and/or the rear seats being sucked through the gap due to increased vacuum generated in the boot.



Its as good a reason as any...

Xmas,
probably the simplest explanation is that the folk who designed the later style rear panel had the foresight to retain the clips, so that if anyone wanted to fit a full length hood on a later car, the rear attachment points were already there...

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So why were the clips ever added to the modern back panel when there never was a 2cv with canvas bootlid and an upright back panel. ??

Please someone out-geek me if there is an explanation.

I know what 2many is going to say - "Its Citroen, all bets are off <shrugs>"

Which is probably the best policy.
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