Citroën AZU
Built: 1954-1972 · Series: AZU
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Citroën AZU – the collective page of the 2CV-based van: two- to four-cylinder flat engines of 424 to 652 cm³, 510 to 850 kg unladen, the delivery van of La Poste and EDF
This collective page gathers the Citroën AZU, the van version of the 2CV. Citroën introduced the fourgonnette in 1951, first as the 2CV AU (Utility) with a 375 cm³ engine, replaced it in 1954 with the AZU and its stronger 425 cm³ flat-twin, and fitted it in 1972 with the 435 cm³ engine from the 2CV4. The AZU was built from 1955 to 1969 at the Panhard plant at the Porte d'Ivry in Paris, then at Citroën's Levallois plant; production ended in 1978 in favour of the Acadiane. Its flat load floor and two-panel rear doors made it the standard delivery van of the French postal service La Poste and the utility EDF.
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The register lists 15 versions with displacements from 424 to 652 cm³ from two- to four-cylinder engines, unladen weights from 510 to 850 kg and gross weights from 820 to 1,275 kg; widths lie between 1,480 and 1,540 mm, the length of the AZU 250 is about 3,800 mm.
The AZU is among the best-known French delivery vans of the post-war period, and its simple, light build suited inner-city delivery work; its modest payload of around 250 kg and the flat-twin's low fuel consumption made it the counterpart to larger vans such as the Renault Estafette.
On a used AZU, rust on the floor pan, sills and wings, the condition of the flat-twin's cylinder heads and carburettor, the drag-link steering and torsion-bar suspension, and the seal of the rear doors all count; parts for the flat-twin engine and running gear are well supported through the active 2CV enthusiast scene.
Sources: Kennwerte der Modelle Citroën AZU, Citroën (Hersteller)
Technical data
Engine
| Cylinders | 4correct |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 652 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 3,800 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,530 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 2,410 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 850 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 1,265 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Wheels | 4correct |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the Citroën AZU weigh?
The unladen weight is 850 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Citroën AZU?
1,265 kg.
What engine does the Citroën AZU have?
4 cylinders, 652 cm³ displacement.
What are the dimensions of the Citroën AZU?
3,800 mm × 1,530 mm.
When was the Citroën AZU built?
Production years: 1954-1972.
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.
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This page carries 10 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
AZ.U 250
AZU - 2CV
AZU 2
AZU 2 CH
AZU 2 CV
AZU 250
AZU A
AZU B
AZU B 250
AZU SERIE 2
AZU SERIE A
AZU SERIE B
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