Citroen C15 van RIGHT hand drive Kit Artisan32 farm machinery 1:32 scale 01106EV

Artisan32 have produced this amazing kit exclusively for UTS (their UK official partner)

Right Hand Drive version of the cult Citroen C15 van

Is a great easy fun build. Better still it is a quality model as always with Artisan32.

Citroën C15 kit is 1:32 scale. To be painted and assembled. 

Don't forget we also sell number plates which can be selected to make even more authenic

History in the UK

• The C15 was launched in the UK in 1985

• In the UK market, early models were playfully badged as “Van Rouge” (if red) and “Van Blanc” (if white).

• Interestingly, UK vans were often shipped without rear side windows, likely for tax and commercial regulation reasons. 

• Over its long production run, many C15s in the UK were used for local business, small fleet work, micro campers, pick-ups, and so on. 

• By 2005 there were still many C15s on UK roads, and they were considered robust and very durable. 

• In terms of registrations: data from DVLA shows 7,751 C15s have been registered since 2001. 

• As of recently, only 731 Citroën C15s are reported as still taxed (road-legal) in the UK, plus another ~1,865 that are SORNed

Production Life and Legacy

• The C15 was produced for a very long time — from 1984 until 2006. 

• Over its production run, more than 1.18 million units were built. 
  

• Its very long lifespan is a testament to its utility, simplicity, and appeal — especially among small businesses. 

• On Citroën’s van-history timeline, the C15 is seen as a “pioneer of a new generation” of compact delivery vans.

Cultural / Social Impact in the UK

• While not flashy, the C15 became somewhat iconic among tradespeople, small businesses, and enthusiasts in the UK. 

• These vans were (and still are) sometimes converted into micro-campers, especially given their compact size and simplicity. 

• Among classic Citroën fans, the C15 has a dedicated following — seen as rugged, no-frills, and reliable. 

1. Economy: Fuel-efficient diesel engines made it cheap to run.

2. Simplicity: The design was straightforward, making it easy to maintain.

3. Payload vs Size: It offered a decent load for its compact footprint — good for city or local work.

4. Longevity: A 20+ year production run means Citroën got a lot of mileage (literally) out of the design.

5. Cult Status: Today, it's part of British (and European) light commercial vehicle heritage.