The latest Citroen Berlingo continues to be a no-nonsense family car that offers unbeatable practicality for the money if you can get past the image. Continued recalls over the years are a worry, though.

What we like

Like its siblings, the Berlingo scores highly for the amount of space you get for your money. Even the shorter M version has a boot far larger than similarly priced SUVs and estates, while the XL is particularly cavernous, especially if you remove the rear seats.

We appreciate the focus on comfort over handling, and the Berlingo has a more appealing interior than the majority of van based MPVs. That it’s also reasonably equipped also helps make it more appealing.

What we don’t like

Some might wish for a more powerful engine option, especially if towing is on the agenda. After all, the Mercedes B-Class and 2 Series Active Tourer are available with more powerful engines.

It’s not particularly fun to drive either, while the interior is a symphony of scratchy plastics albeit lifted by a few colourful trims.