Citroen C2 Enterprise van review (2005-2009)
PROS
- Great diesel engine
- Easy to drive and park
- Low running costs
- Ideal for small businesses
CONS
- Small load area restricts appeal
- Cabin lacks storage
- Only one engine choice
Summary
Small vans like the Citroen C2 Enterprise have a niche following among courier companies and security firms. They may not have the load area of vans like the Transit Connect or Volkswagen Caddy, but they are nippy, can get into tight parking spaces and don't cost the earth to run.
The C2 Enterprise fits neatly into this category, with its tight turning circle, fantastically economical diesel engine and value-for-money list price.
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Only one engine is on offer, but it's one of Citroen's best - a 70hp 1.4-litre HDi.
This is punchy and powerful (helped by the C2's size), giving flexible performance and will cope with pretty much any load in the back with little dent in performance.
The 0-62mph time is 13.5 seconds, though in reality it feels much nippier - especially in town.
Fuel economy is superb - 69mpg on average while even 50mpg is achievable around town, which is where a van of this size is likely to spend the majority of its life.
It copes easily with motorway speeds, although it can take a while getting there.
The Enterprise van gets the same seating position as the C2 car, so it's easy to drive, comfortable and all the controls are easy to use.
The driver's seat is comfortable for short trips around town, but could do with a bit more back support for longer journeys.
The instruments are clear, easy to read and as it has a digital speedo, you always know your exact speed.
It's a shame then that there's a lack of useable storage, highlighted by the pointless door pockets.
Second hand prices are low, but the C2 Enterprise's thrifty nature doesn't stop there. It's in the lowest insurance group around (1), is cheap and easy to repair and has long service intervals.
The 1.4-litre engine is not only punchy, but gives excellent fuel economy and you can expect to get around 70mpg even with a mix of town and motorway driving. All-in-all it's hard to imagine a cheaper commercial vehicle to keep on the road.
The C2 hatchback has been, on the whole, mechanically reliable. However, there have been some issues with interior trim and electrics. But there are no major concerns over reliability.
The C2 hatchback scored a reasonable four stars from official Euro NCAP crash tests and this applies to the Enterprise.
All models have ABS, electronic brakeforce distribution, seatbelt pre-tensioners and dual front airbags.
On the security front, there's remote central locking and doors that lock once the vehicle is moving.
