Citroën Xantia Recall R/1994/072: Possibility Of Vehicle Rolling Away Whilst Parked, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 2 Dec 1994
- Launched
- 52,050
- vehicles in the UK
- R/1994/072
- DVSA reference
Citroën recalled Xantia vehicles built between 1 May 1993 and 17 October 1994. Instances have occurred of Xantia vehicles moving away following an incomplete application of the parking brake by the driver. The dealer will fit a modified parking brake lever which will prevent the driver from making only a partial application of the parking brake. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Instances have occurred of Xantia vehicles moving away following an incomplete application of the parking brake by the driver.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBILITY OF VEHICLE ROLLING AWAY WHILST PARKED Defect: Instances have occurred of Xantia vehicles moving away following an incomplete application of the parking brake by the driver. Remedy: Recall the vehicles to fit a modified parking brake lever which will prevent the driver from making only a partial application of the parking brake.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: possibility of vehicle rolling away whilst parked.
The Fix
The dealer will fit a modified parking brake lever which will prevent the driver from making only a partial application of the parking brake.
Are You Affected?
Xantia built between 1 May 1993 and 17 October 1994 may be included. Citroën estimates 52,050 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Citroën, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Citroën.
- Book with any franchised Citroën dealer, quoting the DVSA reference R/1994/072. See how to get a Citroën recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| XantiaFailure of camshaft drive belt | Low | R/2001/101 | |
| XantiaApplication of parking brake | Urgent | R/1994/023 | |
| C5XVSM software missing AEB telltale in case of blind camera | Urgent | R/2025/543 | |
| C3, C3 AircrossCitroen C3 C3 Aircross brake pedal bracket connection | Urgent | R/2025/514 | |
| Dispatch, SpacetourerCitroën Spacetourer/Dispatch(K0) rear brake discs | Urgent | R/2025/414 |
This is one of 414 Citroën recalls in DVSA’s data. The Citroën recall launched before it was R/1994/022 on 22 Apr 1994, for front brake pipe chafe condition. The one launched after it was R/1994/076 on 16 Dec 1994, for chafing of brake pipes. You can also see every Citroën recall, all recalls launched in 1994 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/1994/072, launched 2 December 1994. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.