Citroën Berlingo (1998 - 2009) 1.6 HDi Desire 5d (2006/56) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

Practicable,boring,granddad,biffa,pope etc etc.

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

Boring,granddad,biffa,pope etc etc.

Would you buy this car again and why?

In a blink of an eye.

What are you likely to buy next?

If i can get a mark 2 with low mileage otherwise a four wheel drive of some kind.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Independent

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£4,500

When did you buy the car?

June 2012

Did you get a good deal and why?

I think so,the car was one owner and low mileage.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Always wanted one,excellent usable space and just perfect for my two year old to use as a mobile skip!!!

What was the dealer like?

Friendly and helpful.

What's it like to drive?

Very comfortable although can get a bit wobbly in strong cross winds, fantastic mpg(mid to high 50's) which in these days of ever increasing motoring costs is a god send.

What's it like to park?

Prety easy,no harder than anything else i've ever driven.

Have you had any problems with the car?

No,quite simply they are so basic that very little can go wrong with them.

What's most practical about your car?

Its basically a van with seats so it has masses of load space and as it's the desire model it has the built in roof bars and the over head airplane type lockers.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

The sliding rear doors are invaluable for getting small children in and out.