Citroën Saxo Recall R/2001/096: Parking Brake Efficiency May Be Reduced, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 8 Aug 2001
- Launched
- 484
- vehicles in the UK
- XGC
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Citroën recalled Saxo vehicles built between 1 January 2001 and 28 February 2001. A potential defect in the rear brake caliper may cause the parking brake efficiency to be reduced. The dealer will check the operation of each brake caliper and replacement of the caliper if necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A potential defect in the rear brake caliper may cause the parking brake efficiency to be reduced.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: PARKING BRAKE EFFICIENCY MAY BE REDUCED Defect: A potential defect in the rear brake caliper may cause the parking brake efficiency to be reduced. Remedy: Recall affected vehicles to check the operation of each brake caliper and replacement of the caliper if necessary.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause the parking brake efficiency to be reduced.
The Fix
The dealer will check the operation of each brake caliper and replacement of the caliper if necessary.
Are You Affected?
Saxo built between 1 January 2001 and 28 February 2001 may be included. Citroën estimates 484 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 campaign code XGC or the DVSA reference R/2001/096. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berlingo, Saxo, XsaraPossibility of loss of brake servo assistance | Urgent | R/2000/005 | |
| SaxoPossible disengagement of driving seat catch | Low | R/1997/011 | |
| 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/2000/141 on 12 Feb 2001, for fuel tank mountings. The one launched after it was R/2001/101 on 5 Nov 2001, for failure of camshaft drive belt. You can also see every Citroën recall, all recalls launched in 2001 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2001/096, launched 8 August 2001. 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.