Citroen Berlingo Enterprise road test reports and car reviews

Citroen Berlingo Enterprise 2006

The outgoing model of the Citroen Berlingo van is still one you should consider for your next purchase. A good payload for it’s size, comfortable and well equipped interior plus some very good discounts at the moment adds up to a very good deal! With a payload of either 600 or 800kg, depending on model, it will take a fair amount of goods and equipment. When fully laden expect an average of just over 40mpg (don’t believe the 50+ mpg figures some publications are quoting). The ride and handling are more than adequate for the type of vehicle and with the addition of ABS braking and optional air con to the Enterprise model it becomes a real contender in it’s class. The diesel model will always give you a better resale value, although the fuel savings against petrol models aren’t what they used to be. An LPG model is also offered at an additional cost. There are a variety of engine sizes and outputs. The 1.9 HDi is the one to go for if you want all-round performance, low running costs and reliability. Remember to also consider the Peugeot Partner van as it is almost identical to the Berlingo. It may come down to who is offering the best deal in your area and where the local dealership is. Eco-mode means you won’t end up with a flat battery if leaving the radio on whilst the engine isn’t running and the central locking adds to the security levels you need in a commercial vehicle. Go for the mid to high level spec with electric windows (one touch opening for driver) and upgraded radio and CD player (with optional automatic traffic alerts). Servicing with Citroen dealerships is from £150 for the basic to £250 for the intermediate service, although an independent garage can bring these costs down further. As with any small panel van to be used for carrying goods or equipment, get it ply-lined from day one. You’ll soon see the results if you don’t! Citroen vans come with a 3 year warranty and breakdown cover included. The outgoing model Berlingo van can now be purchased (if you can still find one, as numbers are limited) from as little as £8000 OTR inc VAT. Optional extras include full bulkhead (mesh or solid) and a choice of seat fabric on some models. Search on-line and you’ll see used examples being sold with 200K miles or the clock and still going strong. Definitely worth considering alongside the Ford Connect, VW Caddy and others in the car-derived van market.

Responses to this review

Thanks for the review, very informative and reassuring as I’ve just bought one.It sounds like a good un - Lee from Yorkshire

Thanks great report, looks like I have done the right thing in buying one then - Mark Skidmore from England