Citroen Nemo Multispace (2009 – 2015) Review

Citroen Nemo Multispace (2009 – 2015) At A Glance

3/5

+Cheap to buy and run, versatile and decently equipped, lots of headroom in the back.

-Taller drivers will find the front seats cramped, lacks refinement, 1.4-litre petrol is sluggish.

Citroen builds more people carriers than any other manufacturer, with something to suit most tastes and budgets. These tend to fall into one of two groups: upmarket and full of innovative features (like the C4 and C3 Picasso) or more focussed on value for money and practicality, like this, the Nemo Multipace.

This is actually the smallest people mover that Citroen builds and is based on the Nemo compact van, which is evident in its looks. It slots in under the C3 Picasso in the range and its van origins provide excellent versatility and load carrying capabilities.

It seats four and, distinctively, has one feature missing from other more expensive people carriers - sliding doors. These not only open easily, but create a wide opening, which means passengers don't have to struggle to get on board and it's easy to do things like fit baby seats. Plus it's easier to do all this in a packed car park, as you don't have to struggle with wide-opening doors.

Power comes in the form of a 1.4-litre petrol or a 1.4-litre diesel engine. Both offer decent performance around town, while the diesel has attractive fuel consumption and emissions figures.

This may be Citroen's budget MPV offering, but it's not evident in the spec, where it's well equipped with front electric windows, a stereo and electrically-adjustable and heated door mirrors as standard, with optional air-conditioning, Bluetooth and rear parking sensors. It's the fit-and-finish of the interior that gives it away - it isn't quite up to the standard of the car-based MPVs further up the range. The plastics are hard and there's a utilitarian feel to the entire cabin. But for buyers that plan to use the Nemo Multispace as workhorse, this 'no-nonsense' approach will all be part of the appeal.

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Ask Honest John

Buying an economic car for a small business - what would you recommend?

"I need help to choose the right car. This will be my first car in the UK. I've started a small business recently and we're looking for an economic and spacious car to carry wicker and wooden products (baskets, fire log baskets, etc). We don't need a large van but we may need something larger that a standard estate car. I'm totally confused with so many different types of cars and insurance groups. How about cars like Renault Kangoo, Citroen Berlingo which are quite spacious? Are they in a van insurance group already? How do I choose and what do I look at? "
You need a Citroen Berlingo Multispace, Peugeot Partner Tepee, Fiat Doblo, Renault Kangoo, Vauxhall Combo Kombi, or a smaller Citroen C3 Picasso. Best not to buy a van because the insurance is higher. Best also to go for petrol if you can because short runs cause problems with diesel DPFs and EGRs. If you want something smaller, under 100g/km you could consider a Fiesta 1.6 TDCi van or a Vauxhall Corsavan, but they are car derived vans and don't have the capacity of the cars I have already recommended. There is also the Fiat Qubo, Citroen Nemo Multispace and Peugeot Bipper Tepee.
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I need a car with sliding doors for about £3k - any suggestions?

"I'm looking for a car up to £3000 with sliding back doors as my wife has had a stroke and we need easy access for her?"
Citroen Berlingo Multispace, Peugeot Partner Tepee, or the smaller Citroen Nemo Multispace, Peugeot Bipper Tepee or a FIAT Qubo.
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