Citroën C8 Recall R/2006/071: Braking May Be Affected, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 6 May 2006
- Launched
- 5,062
- vehicles in the UK
- XVZ
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Citroën recalled C8 vehicles built between 8 July 2003 and 29 November 2004. Braking assistance could be adversely affected by freezing of moisture that may accumulate in the vacuum circuit. The recall notice describes the fix as: that may be affected and fit a separate air vent complete with filter to each electro valve fitted to the vacuum circuit. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Braking assistance could be adversely affected by freezing of moisture that may accumulate in the vacuum circuit.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: BRAKING MAY BE AFFECTED Defect: Braking assistance could be adversely affected by freezing of moisture that may accumulate in the vacuum circuit. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that may be affected and fit a separate air vent complete with filter to each electro valve fitted to the vacuum circuit.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: braking may be affected.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that may be affected and fit a separate air vent complete with filter to each electro valve fitted to the vacuum circuit.
Are You Affected?
C8 built between 8 July 2003 and 29 November 2004 may be included. Citroën estimates 5,062 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 XVZ or the DVSA reference R/2006/071. 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/2006/081 on 3 May 2006, for front airbag may not deploy as designed in a frontal impact. The one launched after it was R/2006/080 on 6 May 2006, for seatbelt may not operate as designed. You can also see every Citroën recall, all recalls launched in 2006 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2006/071, launched 6 May 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.