2004 Citroen Berlingo Reviews

Yours must have a clutch fault, as my 2.0HDi clutch was fine and like a cars. Get it looked at as you also state the gearbox is stiff. I think the plate is warped and release faulty, causing both issues.

I would agree about the engine cover-the service dept broke mine and just placed it back on the top of the engine after the (expensive) service.

I would totally agree about the issue of the rear folding seat tearing the back of the front seat-this is a design fault and I was lucky to notice it before damaging my front seats. As you say, the front seats need to be pulled forward one notch to flip the rear seats which is daft.

Rear visibility is poor, but the car is fitted with internally adjustable mirrors, the nearside being electric and it is simple to adjust downwards to the kerb when manouvering. A reversing camera is easy to fit and could be simply plugged into the DC socket in the boot.

I owned a 2004 Berlingo 2.0HDi and a 2007 Fiat Doblo 1.9 Multijet 120 and was surprised at how well built the Doblo was after the Berlingo, even if slightly more basic and with a harder ride.

I would sort the clutch asap before losing faith in the car-you have a fault with yours-this is not a design fault.

I wonder if the new 2008 Berlingo 2 (just launched) has the above issues resolved?

A friend's Berlingo van has developed a fault; the clutch won't engage, no crunching, goes into gear, just won't drive.

I am having the same problem with the knocking noise. Been in and out of the dealers numerous times. Each time they state they cannot hear the noise? Does anyone know what it could be??? Please e-mail sharcold1971@blueyonder.co.uk.

I've had my Multispace Desire 2.0HDi since 2004. The knocking noise is almost certainly the engine mounts needing to be tightened or replaced. I've had mine done twice under warranty.

I see reviewers of these vehicles are making a common mistake when rating for running costs; The Berlingo reviewers give a 1/10 and 2/10 yet the car is incredibly cheap to run. Perhaps a lower rating should mean 'cheaper' rather than dearer?