(03-02-2023, 10:48 PM)C15 Wrote: Hello. I'm new to the forum.
My beloved Citroen C15 has died of rust infestation. Since getting the C15 we have a child so having a 2 seater van is not that practical. So naturally I'm drawn to a Berlingo Multispace. I'm drawn to either of the first generation model as they had a lot in common with the C15 (and this works better for my budget 
) what I'd like is a baby seat in the back with the rest of the seats removed to use as a van space.
Can anyone point me in the direction of a good buying guide or any good YouTube videos about the first generation so I can start making a checklist?
Also and please forgive me if this is sacrilege on this forum but I have to ask.
What's the difference between the Berlingo compared to the Peugeot partner and the Vauxhall combo?
As mentioned in another answer The Citroen Berlingo Multispace and Peugeot Partner are basically the same vehicle. I had a 2007 Berlingo Multispace [M59 Model] and probably would still have it now if someone hadn't written it off by driving into the back of me.
The Multispace M59 model [2002-2008] is a good vehicle and being van based if fairly easy to work on [if you do your own servicing] and parts are relatively cheap.
Steer away from the 1.4 Petrol engine version and also the 1.9 normally aspirated diesel as both are woefully underpowered.
There is also the 1.6 Petrol but I think that is pretty thirsty fuel wise
In the model you are looking at there is the 2.0Hdi and the 1.6Hdi diesel version. They both return pretty good MPG and neither have DPFs to go wrong [but that also means you cannot go into any of the ULEZ areas springing up all over without paying a charge]
Things to look for apart from obvious leaks etc, is that the electrics all work ok and there are no error messages showing for airbags etc on the centre MFD [Multi Function Display]
Also given the age of the vehicles you are looking at, I would expect to see evidence of a cambelt/water-pump change as these should be done at 10 years or 100,000 miles [whichever is sooner] as if the belt breaks you are into a whole world of pain.
The M59 Multspace models had various interiors and the Multspace Desire model had Multiple Glass Sunroofs [non opening] and a whole load of interior overhead stowage [Think airline bin style overhead stowage] These are great but check for two things, that all the stowage doors are fitted and the catches work [as these are very hard to get replacements for] and look for any leaks around the roof area as the sunroof unit with roofbars was a single large [factory fitted] unit with a large rubber seal around the whole unit and the seals have been known to go around the glass panes and leak.
Check the spare wheel is in place [underneath the rear of the vehicle] and the jack/wheel brace is still present [rear of vehicle behind side panel]
Air-con was an optional extra on these models, so check it works if fitted. Although there is a load of glass on the Berlingo M59 on these models all the four rear side windows are on catches, so all four [or any combination of them] can be opened for ventilation, as well as the two front windows of course.
With regard to the rear seat situation, the M59 model had a 60/40 split rear seat, so you could leave the smaller part in place for your child and fold [or remove if you want to unbolt it] the larger rear seat section.
) what I'd like is a baby seat in the back with the rest of the seats removed to use as a van space. ![[-]](http://berlingoforum.b-cdn.net/images/collapse.png)
