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- Andy Maddams's review
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| Performance | 7.5/10  |
|---|---|
| Practicality | 9.2/10 |
| Reliability | 8.5/10 |
| Value for Money | 8.7/10 |
| Reviewer Rating | 7.7/10 |
| Overall Rating | 7.3/10  |
By Andy Maddams on 30th May 2006
| Year Manufactured | 2006 |
|---|---|
| Length of ownership | 3 months |
| Doors | 2/4 |
| Performance | 8/10 |
| Practicality | 9/10 |
| Reliability | 10/10 |
| Value for money | 8/10 |
| Overall value | 8/10 |
 Andy Maddams's recommendation | |
Cheap to buy, reasonably robust, economical on derv, different looks, comfortable.
Main dealer service prices, not much 'cubby' space in cab
I bought this Citroen C15 Champ van to replace a dying petrol Ford Escort. It is in red (the only colour option available in my view!) and has been ply lined. I ordered it with mud flaps but the rears are no longer available and the fronts are a little insignificant. The engine starts easily and runs relatively quietly for a diesel. It pulls well and if not rushed is very economical. 55mpg is the best so far with only 3500 on the clock. This should get better still as the mileage builds up. The ride is pretty good thanks to the long wheelbase and despite being a leggy 6'' 4', it is more comfortable to sit in than a lot of bigger vehicles. I have carried all sorts of stuff in it including large plasterboard sheets and 4m lengths of guttering and down pipes. I really bought a van to be a useful all round hack and to provide transport for my working collie to various parts of East Anglia. The high ground clearance helps when driving across fields and there seems to be a fair amount of traction at the front even on the road tyres. I may fit M+S tyres in the future if I feel the need. My wife is so impressed that she has sold her very under used car and is sharing the C15 with me. I am looking to keep this van for a minimum of ten years with fairly light use, anything over that will be a bonus. I can only conclude that this seems to be an ideal vehicle for those who cannot, or do not wish to spend much money on a new van but don't want to go second hand. It is simple and practical which is just what people need. I suspect that it is very soon to be discontinued in Britain at least as the option list is being reduced slowly and you don't see so many new ones around now. Why anyone would pay several thousands more for a working van of a more modern or 'stylish' type beats me. Get out there and buy a C15 while you can!
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