Citroën Berlingo (1998 - 2009) 1.6 HDi XTR 5d (2006/06) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

Primarily that I am a boring middle aged man who doesnt have the energy to have a decent mid life crisis so plumped for a dull practicle car instead of the big red sports car.

What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

I have never aksed them although I suspect it wouldnt be complimentary.

Would you buy this car again and why?

Yes because of the load capacity. I would insist on either a decent stereo or at least a pair of ear defenders though.

What are you likely to buy next?

Whatever is cheap and available next time I need one.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Didn't buy from a dealer

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£2,000

When did you buy the car?

November 2012

Did you get a good deal and why?

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

My father in law was selling it and I needed a car.

What was the dealer like?

What's it like to drive?

As soon as the speed gets above 40mph, the road noise is terrible. A mixture of cavernous space and tissue paper soundproofing makes converstion on a motorway drive difficult. Also at elevated speeds (by elevated I mean above walking pace) the handling becomes, interesting. It goes round corners with the reluctance of a dog getting in a bath, it will do it but it is a struggle. If anyone ever needed a definition of understeer, they need look no further. Also there is so much body roll you do wonder if you are in a boat rather than in a car. I suppose Citroen designed it this way to make the car at least a little interesting, not knowing if this corner will be your last is a little exciting.

What's it like to park?

Very easy, the high driving position, excellent visibility and flat back and stumpy nose make parking a doddle.

Have you had any problems with the car?

Not yet.

What's most practical about your car?

The luggage space is excellent. Since we do a lot of camping the access from both the large rear door and also the sliding side doors to the cavern that is there when the seats are folded is immensly useful.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

Severley lacking in gadgets, when I bought it, there wasnt even a CD player in it. I suppose the indicators are mildly amusing.