Citroën Picasso Recall R/2003/081: Possible Short Circuit, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 14 May 2003
- Launched
- 5,488
- vehicles in the UK
- XNP
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Citroën recalled Picasso vehicles built between 1 September 2002 and 31 January 2003. Vehicles with the HDI engines but without the optional diesel fired heater may be fitted with the maxi-fuse supplying the fuel heater circuit. The dealer will remove the maxi-fuse. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Vehicles with the HDI engines but without the optional diesel fired heater may be fitted with the maxi-fuse supplying the fuel heater circuit. This can in certain cases lead to a short circuit and a consequential fire risk.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBLE SHORT CIRCUIT Defect: Vehicles with the HDI engines but without the optional diesel fired heater may be fitted with the maxi-fuse supplying the fuel heater circuit. This can in certain cases lead to a short circuit and a consequential fire risk. Remedy: Remove the maxi-fuse.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: possible short circuit.
The Fix
The dealer will remove the maxi-fuse.
Are You Affected?
Picasso built between 1 September 2002 and 31 January 2003 may be included. Citroën estimates 5,488 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 XNP or the DVSA reference R/2003/081. 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, Picasso, XsaraRear damper may become insecure | Book soon | R/2009/099 | |
| PicassoEngine may fail | Low | R/2006/095 | |
| Berlingo, Berlingo Multispace, PicassoSuspension springs may break | Book soon | R/2005/095 | |
| C4, C5, PicassoDiesel fuel return pipe may leak | Urgent | R/2005/057 | |
| PicassoAbnormal wear on the dashboard harness | Urgent | R/2005/016 |
This is one of 414 Citroën recalls in DVSA’s data. The Citroën recall launched before it was R/2003/016 on 21 Jan 2003, for water ingress may cause anti lock brake control unit to malfunction. The one launched after it was R/2003/082 on 14 May 2003, for incorrect wiring connections to air bag control unit. You can also see every Citroën recall, all recalls launched in 2003 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2003/081, launched 14 May 2003. 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.