Citroën C2 Recall R/2005/148: Suspension Springs May Break, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 26 Oct 2005
- Launched
- 4,962
- vehicles in the UK
- XWJ (C2)
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Citroën recalled C2 vehicles built between 1 April 2003 and 30 November 2003. In the exceptional event of a spring breaking there could be a risk of the spring making contact with the vehicle tyre. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and fit a suspension cup to each side of the front suspension. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
In the exceptional event of a spring breaking there could be a risk of the spring making contact with the vehicle tyre.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: SUSPENSION SPRINGS MAY BREAK Defect: In the exceptional event of a spring breaking there could be a risk of the spring making contact with the vehicle tyre. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and fit a suspension cup to each side of the front suspension.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: suspension springs may break.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and fit a suspension cup to each side of the front suspension.
Are You Affected?
C2 built between 1 April 2003 and 30 November 2003 may be included. Citroën estimates 4,962 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 XWJ (C2) or the DVSA reference R/2005/148. 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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| C2, C3Parking brake may fail | Urgent | R/2009/096 | |
| Berlingo, C2, C3, C3 Pluriel and 4 moreWipers / lights/ battery charging may be affected | Book soon | R/2008/199 | |
| C2, C3, C3 PlurielFront suspension wishbone could become loose | Book soon | R/2008/150 |
This is one of 414 Citroën recalls in DVSA’s data. The Citroën recall launched before it was R/2005/147 on 26 Oct 2005, for suspension springs may break. The one launched after it was R/2005/176 on 25 Nov 2005, for short circuit may occur/risk of fire. You can also see every Citroën recall, all recalls launched in 2005 and suspension recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2005/148, launched 26 October 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.