Citroen

Despite having cornered the market in cheap French charm, Citroen is a mixed message for car buyers. Its move away from the overt quirkiness that was once its trademark has made it a more sensible choice, but we preferred it when it was just a bit mad. Can't argue with its aggressive pricing tactics though.

  • Citroen Berlingo

    Berlingo

    £11,750 - £15,475

    If you're a French car maker a 'van with windows' is obligatory. Usual rules apply - loads of space, low-rent interior, cheerful but unrefined. Renault's Kangoo pips it.

  • Citroen C1

    C1

    £7,965 - £9,865

    Ever thought you'd love a bit of Citroen quirkiness if it was built like a Toyota? Well, here's a city car that's actually built BY Toyota. Great but, oddly, you miss the quirks.

  • Citroen C3

    C3

    £10,550 - £16,110

    A handsome supermini that sensibly swaps sporting pretensions for comfort and quality. Isn't likely to attract boy racers any time soon.

  • Citroen C4

    C4

    £14,905 - £20,915

    Citroen was brave with the last C4, and buyers didn't really appreciate it. So it's played it safe this time around. If you want exciting, buy the DS4.

  • Citroen C4 Picasso

    C4 Picasso

    £16,160 - £22,415

    Absolute gem of a small MPV. More attractive than Myleene Klass and with more clever storage solutions than a Swedish warehouse. Nothing out there to beat it.

  • Citroen C5

    C5

    £19,165 - £29,385

    As identity crises go, you can't really beat a French car that longs to be German. Psychiatrists will have more fun with it than folk who swap it for their 3-Series.

  • Citroen C6

    C6

    £33,855 - £38,985

    General de Gaulle would certainly have one if he wasn't dead. First Citroen for ages to honour the air-sprung oddness of the classic DS. A properly Gallic limo.

  • Citroen C-Crosser

    C-Crosser

    £24,615 - £28,215

    Why on Earth would they think you want an SUV with a Citroen badge? It would be like Jimmy Choo making a pair of work boots. Mitsubishi builds it, but even so...