Citroën C5 Recall R/2002/009: Antilock Brake System Concern, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 23 Jan 2002
- Launched
- 2,373
- vehicles in the UK
- XHC
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Citroën recalled C5 vehicles built between 1 January 2000 and 28 February 2000. A defect in the ABS (Antilock Brake) ring on the front wheel bearings may cause a malfunction of the Antilock Brake System. The dealer will fit new front wheel bearings. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A defect in the ABS (Antilock Brake) ring on the front wheel bearings may cause a malfunction of the Antilock Brake System.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM CONCERN Defect: A defect in the ABS (Antilock Brake) ring on the front wheel bearings may cause a malfunction of the Antilock Brake System. Remedy: Recall affected vehicles and fit new front wheel bearings.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause a malfunction of the Antilock Brake System.
The Fix
The dealer will fit new front wheel bearings.
Are You Affected?
C5 built between 1 January 2000 and 28 February 2000 may be included. Citroën estimates 2,373 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 XHC or the DVSA reference R/2002/009. 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/2001/101 on 5 Nov 2001, for failure of camshaft drive belt. The one launched after it was R/2002/010 on 20 Feb 2002, for brake vacuum electrovalves concern. You can also see every Citroën recall, all recalls launched in 2002 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2002/009, launched 23 January 2002. 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.