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Is the Berlingo Mk3 Facelift version an MPV or a Van (Light Goods Vehicle) ?
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The V5C for my 2021 Mk3 Berlingo 1.5 BlueHDi 130 states Body Type= MPV, and Vehicle Category= M1, in other words a 'car'.

However, the latest Citroen Berlingo Prices & Specifications online document (1 April 2025) states that petrol/diesel models are now homologated as Light Goods Vehicle ('van').

I was considering upgrading to the facelift model but this re-classification is a deal breaker because:

* The fixed metal bulkhead prevents carrying bulky (e.g. sofa) or long items. OK it could be removed but that would probably viewed as a 'conversion' for insurance purposes, and still leaves -

* Reduced speed limits on single/dual carriageways (10 mph less than cars).

* Higher annual 'Road Tax', currently £345 for LGV, £195 for car.

To add confusion, a local Citroen dealer's 2025 stock of the facelift Berlingo BlueHDi 130 diesel doesn't have any metal bulkhead and is definitely registered as MPV, Category M1.

Any clues as to what is going on?

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EXTRACT from New Citroen Berlingo Prices & Specifications 1 April 2025 document:
 https://pricelist.varioweb.co.uk/citroen...passenger/

  - Page 5/16 "Please note, petrol and diesel versions of Berlingo are homologated as ‘N1’ (light goods vehicle under 3.5 tonnes) due to having a mesh bulkhead behind the second row of seats, and therefore subject to Vehicle Excise Duty and UK speed limits applicable to light goods vehicles. The petrol and diesel versions may also attract the higher light goods vehicle toll road charges where applicable.

  - Page 14/16 "Please note, petrol and diesel versions are classified as N1 (light goods vehicle) and have an annual Vehicle Excise Duty of £345."
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#2
The latest homogulation has landed due to the reintroduction of fossil fuelled engines after disappointing sales of electric Berlingo.
New petrol/diesel models have to use the older goods vehicle spec while electric ones are classed as true cars.
A rule of thumb is the presence of a bulkhead behind the front seats.
If its there then your car is a van with windows
It is on my to do list.
But not right at the top

2012 Hdi75 van
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(19-05-2025, 03:49 PM)evdama Wrote:  A rule of thumb is the presence of a bulkhead behind the front seats.
If its there then your car is a van with windows

How does this align with the likes of Transit Custom double cab (with various drivetrain configurations), which is a dual row car with an isolated cargo area.
2021 130hp 1.5 BlueHDi EAT8 L2 XTR Gris Platinum
ex: 2003 1.4i cargo
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#4
Youd have to look at each case individually.
Stelantis chose to use a van standard for their reintroduced fossiil powered K9, other manufactures will choose their own path.
It is on my to do list.
But not right at the top

2012 Hdi75 van
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