Citroën Berlingo, Saxo, Xsara Recall R/2000/005: Possibility Of Loss Of Brake Servo Assistance, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 1 Feb 2000
- Launched
- 9,088
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2000/005
- DVSA reference
Citroën recalled Berlingo, Saxo, Xsara vehicles built between 1 September 1999 and 31 October 1999. The brake servo valve may not function correctly resulting in loss of servo assistance to the braking system. The recall notice describes the fix as: the inspection and possible replacement of the brake servo valve. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The brake servo valve may not function correctly resulting in loss of servo assistance to the braking system.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBILITY OF LOSS OF BRAKE SERVO ASSISTANCE Defect: There is a possibility that the brake servo valve may not function correctly resulting in loss of servo assistance to the braking system. Remedy: Recall affected vehicles for the inspection and possible replacement of the brake servo valve.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in loss of servo assistance to the braking system.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: the inspection and possible replacement of the brake servo valve.
Are You Affected?
Berlingo, Saxo, Xsara built between 1 September 1999 and 31 October 1999 may be included. Citroën estimates 9,088 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/2000/005. 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?.
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This is one of 414 Citroën recalls in DVSA’s data. The Citroën recall launched before it was R/1998/101 on 30 Nov 1998, for interference between handbrake cables and rear brake pipes. The one launched after it was R/2000/006 on 1 Feb 2000, for possibility of loss of brake servo assistance. You can also see every Citroën recall, the Citroën Berlingo recall history, all recalls launched in 2000 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2000/005, launched 1 February 2000. 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.