Towing capacity for a Citroën Berlingo

Citroën Berlingo towing capacity : the practical guide

Towing capacity of the Citroën Berlingo depends on the engine, the gearbox and the model year. The 5 engines listed below cover the variants currently documented from official sources.

Citroën Berlingo towing capacity in one line

Across the 5 engines listed, built 2018, towing capacity is 750 kg (1,653 lb) to 1,030 kg (2,271 lb), with a manufacturer maximum braked towing weight of 750 kg (1,653 lb) to 1,030 kg (2,271 lb). Take the lower of those two figures and you have the real limit, before factoring in your gross train weight.

Among the listed engines you find a diesel, petrol, battery electric line-up. The battery-electric version deserves special attention: while towing, range typically drops by 30 to 50 %, and homologated towing capacity is often lower than the petrol or diesel equivalent, because the rear axle is already loaded by the battery weight.

What you can actually tow with this Citroën Berlingo

1,000 kg of towing covers most small utility trailers (flatbed, garden trailer, 2 m by 1.3 m timber trailer loaded), a single-bike trailer with a fully loaded road bike, or an ultra-light two-berth caravan. It is the typical threshold for compact saloons and small petrol or mild-hybrid SUVs.

Best fit: Ideal if you tow occasionally for short trips (tip runs, local moves, weekend errands) and are not planning a family caravan.

Watch out: At a 1,000 kg towing capacity, the margin over the braked towing weight is thin: make sure your towbar and wiring are type-approved for the real loaded weight of your trailer, not the empty figure.

Gross vehicle weight, gross train weight and payload

Gross vehicle weight (GVW) is the maximum laden weight of the car alone : 2,310 kg (5,093 lb) to 2,390 kg (5,269 lb). Gross train weight (GTW) is the maximum laden weight of the whole outfit : 3,140 kg (6,923 lb) to 3,430 kg (7,562 lb). Payload (GVW minus kerbweight) sits at 725 kg (1,598 lb) to 935 kg (2,061 lb), the share you can use for passengers, luggage and the towbar noseweight.

What to check on the V5C of your own Citroën Berlingo

• Field F.1 / F.2 : maximum laden weight (GVW). The figure on your logbook is the only one that legally applies to your car.
• Field F.3 : gross train weight (GTW). Compare it to the published values above to spot a discrepancy.
• Field O.1 : maximum braked towing weight. Sometimes lower than the manufacturer brochure if your car was originally fitted without a towbar.
• Field O.2 : maximum unbraked towing weight. Capped at 750 kg in most cases.

What licence do you need to tow with a Citroën Berlingo?

If you passed the UK car driving test on or after 1 January 1997, you can now tow a trailer up to 3,500 kg MAM with a standard category B licence: the rules changed in December 2021 and the separate car-and-trailer (B+E) test was scrapped. Drivers who passed earlier usually keep grandfather rights. As a stability rule, less experienced drivers should keep the loaded caravan weight to no more than about 85 % of the car kerbweight, especially on motorways and in crosswinds. Always check the V5C logbook and the manufacturer plate before hitching up.

FAQ

What is the gross vehicle weight of the Citroën Berlingo?
The gross vehicle weight of the Citroën Berlingo is 2,310 kg (5,093 lb) to 2,390 kg (5,269 lb).

How much can the Citroën Berlingo tow?
The Citroën Berlingo can tow up to 750 kg (1,653 lb) to 1,030 kg (2,271 lb) depending on the engine.

Can you tow a caravan with a Citroën Berlingo?
Yes, within its towing capacity of 750 kg (1,653 lb) to 1,030 kg (2,271 lb). Compare it with your caravan loaded weight (MTPLM) before buying.

What licence do you need to tow with a Citroën Berlingo?
In the UK, drivers who passed the car test on or after 1 January 1997 can tow a trailer up to 3,500 kg MAM on a standard category B licence (the rules changed in December 2021 and the separate car-and-trailer test was scrapped). Drivers who passed before then usually keep larger entitlements. Always check the V5C logbook and the manufacturer plate.