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Berlingo

1998 on

Estate 1998 on
Citroën Berlingo
  • Roomy and easy to drive
  • Looks like a van, interior is a little crude.
Berlingo Multispace

2008 on

Estate 2008 on
Citroën Berlingo Multispace
  • Hugely practical, improved quality over predecessor, economical diesels, spacious cabin
  • Too many items restricted to the options list, some interior plastics feel cheap
C1

2005 on

Hatchback 2005 on
Citroën C1
  • Cheap to run, great fun to drive, nippy petrol engine, fits in the smallest of spaces
  • Limited range, tiny boot, noisy on the motorway
C2

2003 on

Hatchback 2003 on
Citroën C2
  • Cheap to buy and run, funky styling, easy to manoeuvre into small spaces
  • Lacklustre engines, sloppy gear change, some cheap interior plastics, overly light steering
GT 2003 to 2004
Citroën C2 GT
  • Affordable to run, good fun to drive, sporty looks
  • Limited edition model, not quick enough to be a real hot hatch, no air conditioning, cramped rear seats
VTS 2004 on
Citroën C2 VTS
  • Neat handling, lively petrol engine with strong performance, also available with a diesel
  • Cramped in the back, some poor interior plastics, over-assisted steering
C3

2010 on

Hatchback 2010 on
Citroën C3
  • Refined and quiet, forgiving ride, low running costs, economical engines, neatly styled interior
  • Steering lacks feel, other small cars are more enjoyable to drive, poor manual gearbox

2002 on

Hatchback 2002 on
Citroën C3
  • Peppy diesel engines, economical engines, good value
  • Bouncy ride, cramped rear, cheap interior, unrefined
C3 Picasso

2009 on

Estate 2009 on
Citroën C3 Picasso
  • Easy to drive, good visibility, practical storage space, quiet at high speeds, frugal engines
  • Sluggish petrol engines, bouncy ride, cheap feeling interior
C3 Pluriel

2003 on

Convertible 2003 on
Citroën C3 Pluriel
  • Unusual styling, good diesel option
  • Roof rails cannot be stowed on-board, interior feels cheap and flimsy, dull to drive, cramped rear seats
C4

2004 on

Hatchback 2004 on
Citroën C4 Hatchback
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  • Unique styling inside and out, well equipped, comfortable, innovative features
  • Low rent interior, slack gearchange, there are much better rivals for the same money
Coupé 2004 on
Citroën C4 Coupé
  • Stylish and eye-catching design, unique interior, well equipped
  • Doesn’t offer the same polished drive as rivals, cheap feeling interior, slack gearchange
C4 Picasso

2007 on

Estate 2007 on
Citroën C4 Picasso
  • Family-friendly interior, sleek styling, spacious inside, plenty of storage options
  • Entry-level LX doesn't have a stereo, jerky automatic EGS gearbox
C5

2008 on

Saloon 2008 on
Citroën C5 Saloon
  • Stylish looks, great diesel engines, well equipped, supremely comfortable ride
  • Residual values and reliability yet to be proven, no hatchback version
Tourer 2008 on
Citroën C5 Tourer
  • Extremely comfortable, excellent diesel engines, well built, stylish looks, quiet at speed
  • Load space smaller than predecessor, reliability yet to be proven

2004 to 2008

Hatchback 2004 to 2008
Citroën C5 Hatchback
  • Lots of kit and really roomy
  • Not as good to drive as rivals, depreciation has been steep
Estate 2004 to 2008
Citroën C5 Estate
  • Lots of kit and really roomy
  • Not as good to drive as rivals, depreciation has been steep

2001 to 2004

Hatchback 2001 to 2004
Citroën C5 Hatchback
  • Space, comfort, 2.0 HDi performance.
  • Steering and brakes lack feel.
Estate 2001 to 2004
Citroën C5 Estate
  • Big comfort and big space
  • Not a driver's machine
C6

2006 on

Saloon 2006 on
Citroën C6 Saloon
  • Supreme comfort, acres of rear legroom, wonderfully distinctive styling, excellent cruiser
  • Vague steering, some poor interior plastics, hesitant automatic gearbox
C8

2003 on

Estate 2003 on
Citroën C8
  • Comfortable and spacious interior, sliding side doors, smooth ride, strong diesel engines
  • Dated interior, wallowy suspension, seats don't fold flat, electrical reliability issues
C-Crosser

2007 on

Estate 2007 on
Citroën C-Crosser
  • Great diesel engine, superbly equipped, available with seven seats, good to drive
  • More expensive than you may expect a Citroen to be, firm ride, cramped third row of seats
DS3

2010 on

Hatchback 2010 on
Citroën DS3
  • Genuinely great to drive, high-quality feel, stylish and chic look, low running costs, wide range of customisation options
  • Lacks the image of a MINI
Grand C4 Picasso

2007 on

Estate 2007 on
Citroën Grand C4 Picasso
  • Neat styling, family-friendly interior, fold flat seats, refined ride, spacious cabin
  • Jerky semi-automatic gearbox, some cheap-feel interior plastic, LX models don't get a radio
Nemo Multispace

2009 on

Estate 2009 on
Citroën Nemo Multispace
  • Easy to manoeuvre, rear sliding side doors, cheap to run, HDi available with an automatic
  • Basic interior, poor in corners, limited rear leg room, feels rather lightweight
Saxo

1996 to 2003

Hatchback 1996 to 2003
Citroën Saxo
  • Economy, drives well, more spacious than many rivals.
  • Styling lacks Citroën originality.
Xantia

1993 to 2001

Hatchback 1993 to 2001
Citroën Xantia Hatchback
  • Comfortable and refined; fast but frugal turbo-diesels
  • Patchy reliability; complicated suspension
Xsara

2000 to 2004

Hatchback 2000 to 2004
Citroën Xsara Hatchback
  • Lively new engines, above-average safety.
  • Looks and feels dated, vague steering.
Xsara Picasso

2000 on

Estate 2000 on
Citroën Xsara Picasso
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  • Spacious cabin, big boot, good value for money
  • Rolls through corners, imprecise steering, dated interior
 
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