Citroën C5 Recall R/2003/151: Possible Cracking Of Road Wheel, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 3 Oct 2003
- Launched
- 14,110
- vehicles in the UK
- XVA
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Citroën recalled C5 vehicles built between 1 January 2001 and 31 May 2003. Under severe operating conditions and high mileage the pressed aluminium road wheels may crack around the wheel fixing holes. The dealer will replace the wheels with a modified type. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Under severe operating conditions and high mileage the pressed aluminium road wheels may crack around the wheel fixing holes. This could ultimately result in the detachment of a wheel.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBLE CRACKING OF ROAD WHEEL Defect: Under severe operating conditions and high mileage the pressed aluminium road wheels may crack around the wheel fixing holes. This could ultimately result in the detachment of a wheel. Remedy: Replace the wheels with a modified type.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: possible cracking of road wheel.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the wheels with a modified type.
Are You Affected?
C5 built between 1 January 2001 and 31 May 2003 may be included. Citroën estimates 14,110 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 XVA or the DVSA reference R/2003/151. 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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| Berlingo, C5, JumpyAirbag may incorrectly deploy | Urgent | R/2016/171 | |
| C4, C4 Picasso, C5, C8 and 3 moreFuel may leak | Urgent | R/2015/243 | |
| C5Fuel may leak onto engine | Urgent | R/2013/108 |
This is one of 414 Citroën recalls in DVSA’s data. The Citroën recall launched before it was R/2003/129 on 6 Aug 2003, for transposed wiring connections at airbag control unit. The one launched after it was R/2003/168 on 27 Oct 2003, for possible loss of acceleration. You can also see every Citroën recall and all recalls launched in 2003.
Source: DVSA recall R/2003/151, launched 3 October 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.