Citroën C2, C3, Pluriel Recall R/2006/051: Accelerator Pedal Returns Too Slowly, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 28 Mar 2006
- Launched
- 9,868
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2006/051
- DVSA reference
Citroën recalled C2, C3, Pluriel vehicles built between 31 May 2005 and 6 January 2006. The accelerator pedal can return too slowly. The dealer will replace the accelerator pedal. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The accelerator pedal can return too slowly. This can have an effect on the driving of the vehicle.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: ACCELERATOR PEDAL RETURNS TOO SLOWLY Defect: It has been identified that the accelerator pedal can return too slowly. This can have an effect on the driving of the vehicle Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the accelerator pedal replaced.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: accelerator pedal returns too slowly.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the accelerator pedal.
Are You Affected?
C2, C3, Pluriel built between 31 May 2005 and 6 January 2006 may be included. Citroën estimates 9,868 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 DVSA reference R/2006/051. 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
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| 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/2006/037 on 25 Feb 2006, for brake fluid may leak. The one launched after it was R/2006/072 on 26 Apr 2006, for braking may be affected. You can also see every Citroën recall and all recalls launched in 2006.
Source: DVSA recall R/2006/051, launched 28 March 2006. 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.