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Alongside load capacity, practicality and price, reliability is one of the main factors commercial van drivers consider when choosing their next van. They want to ensure that they can put their faith in the machine not just for their next job, but for years and miles to come.
Citroën has built an almost-bulletproof brand for small cars and family cars that you can trust to last you a lifetime. Just look at the accolades that have come their way thanks to their innovative approach to car design. But what about their range of vans? In terms of reliability, are they all that cracked up to be?
The answer is – of course! Across their range, from the Citroën Berlingo to the Dispatch and Relay, they have not only created a dependable array of models but achieved award-winning reliability. The 2018 Berlingo received the International Van of the Year award in 2019, and their success in this area of van making is in large part due to three key models. cars2buy looks at all 3 in detail to give you a complete picture of why Citroën vans are deserving of the hype.
Citroën Berlingo Reliability
For over 20 years, the acclaimed Citroën Berlingo has been one of Europe’s best-selling vans and consistently ranked as one of the most reliable. In terms of build quality, the Berlingo has gone from strength to strength, only seeming to get better with time. The newest generation is powered by a 1.6L diesel engine, a resilient clutch and a set of brake discs that frequently lasts around 60,000 miles. Even the Citroën Berlingo automatic has a sturdy transmission allowing it to stand out from the competition for a decade. The Berlingo hits it out of the park, with the only issue regularly reported by mechanics being that water can get into the fuse box – a simple fix that will set you back by only £80-£200.
Citroën is so confident that they’re willing to put a 100,000-mile warranty on every van, including the Citroën Berlingo automatic, which speaks to its bold assertion that their vans are built to withstand years of work. The proof is in the pudding – look around on the roads for decade-old vans and you’re bound to come across an array of older Citroën Berlingo’s, a reassuring sign that they are truly built to last. Being such a reliable and adaptable van, it is no wonder that the demand for leases is increasing. To get a great price for a van lease today, check out our range of Citroen Berlingo deals.
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Citroën Dispatch Reliability
Birthed at the same time as the Berlingo, the new Citroën Dispatch is a lighter option that slots in the middle of compact vans and more robust hauliers. Ideal for almost every profession, this adaptable van can handle almost anything you or your business can throw at it. The new Dispatch continues Citroën’s penchant for reliability and the new Citroën Dispatch even offers an impressive range of technology and attractive fuel economy for van drivers.
The RAC reported in their ‘What Goes Wrong’ survey that the Dispatch’s HDi diesel engine is extremely dependable and economical. Additionally, the breakdown experts managed to run the van for 315,000 miles and needed only one clutch replacement.
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Citroën Relay Reliability
Finally, the Citroën Relay is the heavy-duty model of the French automaker’s van range. Sporting a mammoth 2.0L HDi engine, the Relay is a top-notch build that only has one known recurring issue with the drop link connection to the anti-roll bar and suspension wishbone sometimes wearing out after 20,000 miles. However, this is an easy fix that needs an affordable replacement.
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Van leasing is the best way to enjoy the best years of a van’s life without having to pay the full premium. Search for any Citroën van on the cars2buy website, and our transparent service will find the best Citroën Berlingo deals, the finest Relay offers, the top-value new Citroën Dispatch leases and more. Start using one of the most reliable vans on the market today, made all the easier with cars2buy, the UK’s most trusted van leasing website.