Citroën Berlingo 1.8i 3d (1999/V) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Fairly reliable and low fuel consumption.
Costs
Broken cam-belt spoilt an otherwise excellent reliability experience over 35,000 miles in 2 years. 36 mpg.
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On the road
Driving
Pedals and steering wheel are "out of line" with the driving position.
Performance
Better than the average Joe would guess from the outside appearances. Steering takes some getting used to but is otherwise reassuringly up to the usual Citroen roadholding standard. Use it as a removal/builders van, or bandwagon, or just put 2 bikes in.
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Living with it
Reliability
Always started first time and the only thing that needed changing over 54 months were the tires.
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Forget all that crap about "ooh, it's a little too van like" - it IS a van, and all the better for it!
Comfort
Ridiculous headroom, ideal for the more than six footers. Ride in the rear can be a bit firm and the seats not very well padded and quite upright. Four doors would really improve the convenience if you have regular passengers.
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Security and Service
Security
Absolutely nobody dared to steal it or even vandalise it, but if looks could kill.
Service
The main dealers are not interested in servicing such a cheap model. Find an ex-Citroen back-street guy.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Persist stall that requires the Citroen engineer computer (main dealer job) - could be carb sensor?
Other
Persistent key lock problem. Cam-belt went without warning necessitating a head overhaul - expensive and a potential write-off on a car of this book value!
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes