Citroën C8 Recall R/2005/094: The Engine Protection Tray May Detach, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 8 Jul 2005
- Launched
- 5,218
- vehicles in the UK
- XUQ
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Citroën recalled C8 vehicles built between 1 April 2002 and 30 September 2004. The fixings for the under engine protection tray could deteriorate which could lead in some cases to the tray falling whilst the vehicle is in motion. The dealer will replace the engine under protection tray fixings. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The fixings for the under engine protection tray could deteriorate which could lead in some cases to the tray falling whilst the vehicle is in motion.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE ENGINE PROTECTION TRAY MAY DETACH Defect: The fixings for the under engine protection tray could deteriorate which could lead in some cases to the tray falling whilst the vehicle is in motion. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the engine under protection tray fixings replaced.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the engine protection tray may detach.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the engine under protection tray fixings.
Are You Affected?
C8 built between 1 April 2002 and 30 September 2004 may be included. Citroën estimates 5,218 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 XUQ or the DVSA reference R/2005/094. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| C4, C4 Picasso, C5, C8 and 3 moreFuel may leak | Urgent | R/2015/243 | |
| C8, Dispatch IIILoss of steering | Urgent | R/2013/099 | |
| C8, Dispatch IIITyre may deflate | Book soon | R/2012/042 | |
| C8, Dispatch IIIPower steering assistance may fail | Urgent | R/2011/082 | |
| C4, C4 Picasso, C8, Dispatch IIIFuel may leak | Urgent | R/2011/018 |
This is one of 414 Citroën recalls in DVSA’s data. The Citroën recall launched before it was R/2005/093 on 8 Jul 2005, for airbag light may come on inadvertently. The one launched after it was R/2005/095 on 13 Jul 2005, for suspension springs may break. You can also see every Citroën recall and all recalls launched in 2005.
Source: DVSA recall R/2005/094, launched 8 July 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.