Citroën HZ
Built: 1954-1961 · Series: Vans up to 3.5 t (Class N1)
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Citroën vans up to 3.5 t (class N1) – collective page focused on body style and payload logic: from the Type H through the 2 CV AU/AZU and Type 23 to Berlingo/Jumpy/Jumper, engines from 19 to 120 kW, gross weights up to 3.5 t
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, part of the PSA group since the merger with Peugeot (1976), today Stellantis. The focus here is on the body style and payload logic of the ranges: the Type H (HY, 1947–1981) shaped the panel-van form with its corrugated bodywork; the 2 CV derivatives AU and AZU offered the same payload class in passenger-car format as a van or pick-up; the Type 23 range (23 R, 23 RU) was Citroën's own light truck with flatbed and box bodies. Following the same modular principle came later the C15 and C25 (both with Fiat and Peugeot sister models) and the Berlingo, Jumpy and Jumper, each offered with panel-van, high-roof and pick-up variants for different payload classes.
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The register lists 416 versions, with recorded outputs of 19 to 120 kW, displacements of 375 to 3,798 cm³ across 2 to 4 cylinders, kerb weights of 395 to 3,265 kg and gross vehicle weights of 540 to 3,500 kg; width ranges from 1,380 to 2,520 mm, length from 3,435 to 6,730 mm.
Payload grows with the range: on the 2 CV derivative it barely exceeds 500 kg, on the Type 23 and Jumper chassis considerably more – Citroën thus covers practically the whole payload spectrum of this class, in direct competition with the technically related Fiat and Peugeot ranges.
On a used example, the body style decides the checkpoints: on the panel van the bulkhead and load-floor corrosion, on the pick-up the load bed and tow hitch, on the high-roof model the weatherproofing of the roof load and headliner – and it is generally worth checking the actually registered payload against the chassis number, since conversions are common on these ranges.
Sources: Kennwerte der Modelle Citroën Transporter bis 3,5 t (Klasse N1), Citroën (Stellantis, Hersteller)
Technical data
Engine
| Cylinders | 4correct |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,911 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Width | 2,000 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 2,580 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 1,710 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 2,700 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Wheels | 4correct |
|---|
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Citroën HZ weigh?
The unladen weight is 1,710 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Citroën HZ?
2,700 kg.
What engine does the Citroën HZ have?
4 cylinders, 1,911 cm³ displacement.
When was the Citroën HZ built?
Production years: 1954-1961.
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 9 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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Van in 3D section
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