There are many more cubby holes, including a second large glovebox on top of the dash on the passenger side.

Meanwhile, a removable ashtray with a lid can be placed in any of the cup slots.

Entertainment is courtesy of a single slot CD player/radio.

On the security front, there are deadlocks and an immobiliser and the van automatically locks itself when it gets underway, an anti-jacking device and a sad reflection of the times we live in.

In the back

Let's be honest – there isn’t a lot of room in the back of this vehicle.

But what space there is happens to be nice and square and is accessible through a rather natty double folding hatch at the rear.

The bottom folding section has a plastic cover in which private items can be hidden away from general view.

There is a full wire mesh bulkhead at the front of the load area and a flat, wipe-clean floor, along with two load-lashing eyes.

The C2 can’t quite match the Fiestavan for payload or load volume. The Ford boasts 494 kg and one cubic metre to the C2’s 331kg and 0.84cu m.

On the road

The C2’s 1.4-litre HDi engine is well-known, proven and reliable – after all it powers everything from Mazda2 to the Peugeot 206.

It’s a perky performer and should be capable of phenomenal fuel economy as long as the driver eases off on the right foot sufficiently.

The gearchange is slick and smooth and the clutch action light – a delightful driving experience.

It’s a bit like piloting a dodgem.

Surprisingly at this price, ABS brakes are a standard fixture, along with electronic brakeforce distribution and emergency braking assist – top marks, Citroen.

On the safety front, a driver and passenger airbag come as standard, along with height adjustable seatbelts with pre-tensioners.

Verdict

After a week with the C2 Enterprise, I was left with an enormous amount of respect for this willing little performer.

It won’t suit all tastes obviously, but you won’t find anything else as cheap and well-specced.