Citroën C4, C5, Picasso Recall R/2005/057: Diesel Fuel Return Pipe May Leak, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 25 Apr 2005
- Launched
- 1,286
- vehicles in the UK
- XUU
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Citroën recalled C4, C5, Picasso vehicles built between 1 July 2004 and 30 October 2004. The diesel fuel return pipe of the injection system for 1.6 HDI ( DV6) engines carries the risk that over time seeping of fuel may occur due to nonconformity in manufacture. The dealer will replace the return pipe with a quality assured item. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The diesel fuel return pipe of the injection system for 1.6 HDI ( DV6) engines carries the risk that over time seeping of fuel may occur due to nonconformity in manufacture.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: DIESEL FUEL RETURN PIPE MAY LEAK Defect: The diesel fuel return pipe of the injection system for 1.6 HDI ( DV6) engines carries the risk that over time seeping of fuel may occur due to nonconformity in manufacture. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the return pipe replaced with a quality assured item.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: diesel fuel return pipe may leak.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the return pipe with a quality assured item.
Are You Affected?
C4, C5, Picasso built between 1 July 2004 and 30 October 2004 may be included. Citroën estimates 1,286 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.
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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 XUU or the DVSA reference R/2005/057. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| C3, C3 Aircross, C4, C4XAlternator protection | Urgent | R/2026/073 | |
| Berlingo, C3, C3 Aircross, C4 and 5 moreOn board diagnostics | Low | R/2025/346 | |
| C4, DS5Citroen C4 citroen DS5 driver airbag (Takata) | Stop driving | R/2025/300 | |
| C3, C4, C4X, C5 Aircross and 1 moreCitroen fuel pipe | Urgent | R/2025/283 | |
| Berlingo, C3 Aircross, C3 V4, C4 and 2 moreCitroen DV5R engines camshaft chain | Low | R/2025/247 |
This is one of 414 Citroën recalls in DVSA’s data. The Citroën recall launched before it was R/2005/020 on 8 Feb 2005, for the securing nuts of the sunroof may fail. The one launched after it was R/2005/061 on 16 May 2005, for airbag control unit may not be to standard. You can also see every Citroën recall, the Citroën C4 recall history, all recalls launched in 2005 and fuel leak recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2005/057, launched 25 April 2005. 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.