The C15 had a lengthened wheelbase, and a sturdier rear axle shared with the Peugeot 305 Break and Citroën BX since it had to carry heavier loads than the Visa.

The C15 also had height adjustable halogen headlights, and multi speed/intermittent front wipers, which was better than most commercial vehicles of the time.

This encouraged various conversions such as the campervan called the RomaHome built by British company Island Plastics.

Trim details were changed to give it a facelift in September 1989, when a lower grille with three cross bars was introduced, with the turn signals now mounted in the bumper and with an offset Citroën logo.

The C15 was introduced in the United Kingdom in 1985, initially badged with the pun 'van blanc' or 'van rouge' according to body colour.

Models for the United Kingdom were always shipped without rear side windows, as is usual for vans in Britain, due to tax regulations.

European models had side windows, and a combi version called Weekend, with an easily removed rear bench seat.

Early diesel-engined models had an inline electrical fuel heater, which invariably stopped working after a couple of years.