Hi,

Have a 2014 Citigo with Greentech engine (1000cc 75bhp) purchased in France. In the process of trying to register in UK but DVLA will not accept the figure on the Certificate of Conformity. DVLA say they require a figure done under test 'NEDC CO2'. Cannot get a response from Skoda France or the Skoda dealer we purchsed vehicle from. Skoda UK do not want to get involved despite owning two Skodas (Octavia 4X4 purchased in UK).

 

If I cannot get this figure, DVLA will tax Citigo as Private Light Goods Vehicle - so much for having a 'Greentech' engine!

 

Any ideas how to obtain this figure?

 

 

Have you looked for information on these links?

 

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/register-a-used-vehicle-for-the-first-time-v555

 

https://www.gov.uk/importing-vehicles-into-the-uk

 

It sounds like you have been incorrectly advised, as a 2014 vehicle won't have been tested using the later CO2 test.

 

Try and speak to different people on the phone at DVLA and maybe even HMRC. You want to make your problem their problem.

 

You have to tell HMRC within 14 days that you have brought a vehicle into the country.

 

Edited 6 March, 20215 yr by Carlston

How much are they suggesting it would be as Private Light Goods?

 

Hi Carlston,

 

Thanks for response. I have gone through the whole process but was rejected on this item. They state that 'cars first registered within the EU on or after 01/03/01 and before 01/04/17 are taxed based on NEDC CO2 emissions and fuel type'. I always assumed that having the COC would be sufficient to access tax class.

 

Will contact them again as you suggested.

Hi Wino,

 

Thanks for response. It will be about an extra £30/year. Not the end of the world but do not wish to increase the Government coffers unless I have too.

2 hours ago, back to the soil said:

Hi Carlston,

 

Thanks for response. I have gone through the whole process but was rejected on this item. They state that 'cars first registered within the EU on or after 01/03/01 and before 01/04/17 are taxed based on NEDC CO2 emissions and fuel type'. I always assumed that having the COC would be sufficient to access tax class.

 

Will contact them again as you suggested.

 

Before September 2017, all cars at dealerships had CO2 values based on the old NEDC test (the New European Driving Cycle).

 

https://www.wltpfacts.eu/same-car-different-co2-values/

 

The NEDC was the old test, so I can't see that you should have a problem registering the car with the old CO2 value.

Hi, Thanks again. Have managed to track down agency site.

 

https://www.vehicle-certification-agency.gov.uk/fuel-consumption-co2/

 

Official UK figure is same as COC figure from France!!

 

I will be having words!

It's red tape gone mad!    It's obviously OK on C02 and a well-known vehicle!

 

Too many people in jobs where all they have to do is say "the computer says nah...", and not have to add any value....

 

 

 

 

Edited 6 March, 20215 yr by freemansteve