Citroën C2, C3, C4 And 1 More Recall R/2005/185: Possible Loss Of Braking Efficiency, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 15 Dec 2005
- Launched
- 6,772
- vehicles in the UK
- XWZ
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Citroën recalled C2, C3, C4 and 1 more vehicles built between 1 September 2005 and 26 November 2005. This concern relates to right hand drive vehicles only. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected check and where necessary reposition the brake pedal relay linkage lever. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
This concern relates to right hand drive vehicles only. There may cases of the brake linkage lever being defectively assembled which may result in a loss of braking efficiency.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBLE LOSS OF BRAKING EFFICIENCY Defect: This concern relates to right hand drive vehicles only. There may cases of the brake linkage lever being defectively assembled which may result in a loss of braking efficiency. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected check and where necessary reposition the brake pedal relay linkage lever.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in a loss of braking efficiency.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected check and where necessary reposition the brake pedal relay linkage lever.
Are You Affected?
C2, C3, C4 and 1 more built between 1 September 2005 and 26 November 2005 may be included. Citroën estimates 6,772 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 XWZ or the DVSA reference R/2005/185. 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 AircrossAlarm triggered randomly: BCM software | Low | R/2026/122 | |
| C3, C3 Aircross, C4, C4XAlternator protection | Urgent | R/2026/073 | |
| C3Citroen C3 v5 Autonomous telematics box cannot connect to server | Low | R/2025/487 | |
| C3, C3 AircrossCitroen C3 C3 Aircross brake pedal bracket connection | Urgent | R/2025/514 | |
| Berlingo, C3, C3 Aircross, C4 and 5 moreOn board diagnostics | Low | R/2025/346 |
This is one of 414 Citroën recalls in DVSA’s data. The Citroën recall launched before it was R/2005/176 on 25 Nov 2005, for short circuit may occur/risk of fire. The one launched after it was R/2006/011 on 26 Jan 2006, for fuel may leak into engine. You can also see every Citroën recall, the Citroën C4 recall history, all recalls launched in 2005 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2005/185, launched 15 December 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.