Citroën Berlingo (1998 - 2009) 2.0 HDi Forte (90bhp) 5d (2004/04) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

sensible car

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

looks like a van

Would you buy this car again and why?

nope

What are you likely to buy next?

something that doesn't break down so often

Type of dealer you bought from?

Didn't buy from a dealer

Did you buy this car new?

Yes

What price did you pay?

£0

When did you buy the car?

January 2004

Did you get a good deal and why?

company vehicle

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

company car

What was the dealer like?

went in for new engine mounts and when they returned it the chap didn't even know if the job had been done!?! all the clips from the engine cover were missing and the underneath cover just dangles not attached properly

What's it like to drive?

slow and the grip is very poor - just loses grip and wheelspins when trying to get up slopes so i have to take a run up to get up my drive!

What's it like to park?

easy apart from the mirrors have different magnification - drivers side is more magnified!

Have you had any problems with the car?

broken down when the gear linkage fell off. engine mounts failed at 11k, failed again at 31k. the central locking locks all the doors even when they're open if it's been raining. flat battery if it's left for 2 days unused, has to be jump started on a weekly basis. door trim falls off. air bag warning light stuck on. feels like the clutch or bearings are made of sandpaper as they vibrated through the clutch pedal. door panels dent when a leaf lands on them. radio changes channels by itself. occassionally the immobilisor stays on. randomly cuts out when driving at 10-20mph. broke down 5 times in 23 hours, then spent 4 days getting fixed. starter motor struggled to turn over even though battery was fully charged

What's most practical about your car?

storage

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

heated mirrors not sure if they're meant to be as they don't get very hot but hot enough