Used Citroën Berlingo Van Finance

The Citroën Berlingo for small-van work with room to spare

The Berlingo has been Citroën’s small van since 1996, and it has earned its place with tradespeople, mobile service firms and contractors on council and charity work. Its tall, boxy body gives more usable space than its size suggests, and it is the kind of van that does a lot of work without drawing attention.

The Berlingo Van from 2018 shares its platform with the Peugeot Partner, Vauxhall Combo, Toyota Proace City and, from 2022, the Fiat Doblò. Its Extenso cab option folds the outer passenger seat and opens a hatch in the bulkhead, so pipes and long timber fit in either length.

Check the van’s price against our eligibility criteria first, because most used Berlingos cost less than the minimum. A short enquiry on a later, higher-priced van will then show what looks realistic. Finance is subject to status.

Berlingo sizes, payload and checks

• Body sizes: two lengths, the M and the longer XL, with load volumes of roughly 3.3 to 4.4 cubic metres including the Extenso hatch.
• Payload: up to about a tonne on the heavier-rated versions.
• Generation: the generation launched in 2018, with the previous generation still common on the used market at lower prices.
• Engines: mainly 1.5 BlueHDi diesels, with some early vans on a 1.6 diesel or a petrol engine, and an electric ë-Berlingo for short, predictable routes.
• What to check: that the Extenso hatch and folding seat work, sliding door and tailgate operation, clutch wear on vans used for frequent stops, and a clean diesel particulate filter.

Berlingo prices and a sample monthly payment

A used Citroën Berlingo typically sells for about £5,000 to £17,000, with the 2018-onwards models towards the top and older vans lower. Our lenders lend no less than £10,000 (before VAT, after deposit), which means a van costing £12,000 or more. Few used Berlingos reach that, so look at the 2018-onwards generation first.

For a newer Berlingo at around £16,000 with £2,500 down, you would be financing £13,500 over three years. Representative example: you borrow £13,500 for 36 months at 9.9% APR representative and pay £432.30 a month, which makes £15,562.80 payable in total, before any deposit and fees. Illustrative only and subject to status. A Berlingo at your own price and deposit will give different figures, which the calculator will show.

VAT on a used Berlingo

Fleets and vehicle pools sell on plenty of Berlingos, so the invoice will say whether VAT applies. If you buy privately there will be none, and if a dealer used the margin scheme there is nothing to reclaim. VAT-registered buyers should check first, using our VAT guide.

Matching the agreement to a Berlingo

Hire purchase over three or four years suits a Berlingo you plan to keep, and it leaves you owning the van at the end. If a council or charity contract supports the van, a term that ends with the contract makes sense. A finance lease may suit VAT-registered firms who want lower rentals. Keep the minimum lend in mind, which usually points to a newer van.