CITROEN C8
Built: 2004–2007 · Series: Vans up to 3.5 t (Class N1)
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Citroën vans up to 3.5 t (class N1) – collective page for the EU light-van class, with a focus on model-family history: from the Type H (HY) through the 2 CV AU/AZU to the Type 23 truck range, engines from 20 to 120 kW, 2 to 8 cylinders
The EU vehicle class N1 covers light commercial vehicles up to 3.5 t gross vehicle weight; this page is a collective page built from registration data (Netherlands, Finland) bundling every Citroën range recorded in that class. Citroën was founded in 1919 by André Citroën in Paris and, after the merger with Peugeot (1976), became part of the PSA group, now Stellantis. The model list shows three defining families: the legendary Type H (HY), built from 1947 to 1981 with corrugated bodywork and the template for many forward-control vans; the commercial versions of the 2 CV (AU as an early van form, AZU as the later standard version, plus the 2 CV 6 pick-up special bodies S6); and the Type 23 range (23 R, 23 RU and others), Citroën's own light truck from the 1950s/60s. The C range 230/244/250/280/290 (in the Netherlands partly registered as a motorhome base, "Kampeerwagen") also appears in the register.
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The register lists 1,151 versions, with recorded outputs of 20 to 120 kW, displacements of 375 to 3,798 cm³ across 2 to 8 cylinders, kerb weights of 395 to 3,360 kg and gross vehicle weights of 540 to 3,500 kg; width ranges from 1,380 to 2,920 mm, length from 3,435 to 7,400 mm.
This collective page therefore covers the whole of French commercial-vehicle tradition below 3.5 t, from the simple two-cylinder "Deux Chevaux" to the water-cooled eight-cylinder chassis derived from the Type 23.
On a used example, what matters on the HY and 2 CV is the characteristic rust in the corrugated or plain bodywork of the floor pans and sills, on the Type 23 chassis the brakes and axle suspension, and across all model years the often-retrofitted electrics and parts availability, which for the HY and 2 CV is usually good thanks to an active classic-car market, but limited for the Type 23.
Sources: Kennwerte der Modelle Citroën Transporter bis 3,5 t (Klasse N1), Citroën (Stellantis, Hersteller)
Technical data
Engine
| Cylinders | 4correct |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 2,230 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 4,730 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,850 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 2,840 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 1,720 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 2,505 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Wheels | 4correct |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 196 km/hcorrect |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the CITROEN C8 weigh?
The unladen weight is 1,720 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the CITROEN C8?
2,505 kg.
What engine does the CITROEN C8 have?
4 cylinders, 2,230 cm³ displacement.
What are the dimensions of the CITROEN C8?
4,730 mm × 1,850 mm.
When was the CITROEN C8 built?
Production years: 2004–2007.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
A general list for this type of machine — no substitute for an inspection or an appraiser.
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This page carries 11 individual figures for this model. They come from 1 recorded source; every figure can be traced there. What we cannot document is not here — we leave gaps open rather than estimate them.
The technical data on this page comes from official vehicle registration records (RDW/Traficom), not from the manufacturer.
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Other models in this series
( 1600 ) HY
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10/U8
11 NORMAAL CAMIONETTE
11 UB
11 UB ROSALIE
114
11T
1600
1600 PICK UP
1600 PICK UP DIESEL
1600-KAMPEERAUTO
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