Citroën C6 Recall R/2006/214: Possibility Of Fuel Leak, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 11 Dec 2006
- Launched
- 126
- vehicles in the UK
- XZS
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Citroën recalled C6 vehicles built between 23 May 2006 and 19 July 2006. A fault may be present on the diesel fuel circuit return pipe ay the location of the pressure sensor.In the manufacture of the pipe an excess of material resulted in a reduction of the pipe's internal diameter therefore restricting the fuel flow and a risk of a diesel leak from the fuel connector. The dealer will check the diesel fuel delivery pressure in the injection pump. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A fault may be present on the diesel fuel circuit return pipe ay the location of the pressure sensor.In the manufacture of the pipe an excess of material resulted in a reduction of the pipe's internal diameter therefore restricting the fuel flow and a risk of a diesel leak from the fuel connector.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBILITY OF FUEL LEAK Defect: It has been identified that on certain vehicles a fault may be present on the diesel fuel circuit return pipe ay the location of the pressure sensor.In the manufacture of the pipe an excess of material resulted in a reduction of the pipe's internal diameter therefore restricting the fuel flow and a risk of a diesel leak from the fuel connector. Remedy: Subject vehicles will have the diesel fuel delivery pressure in the injection pump checked. This will check the conformity of the pipe which in the case of nonconformity will be replaced.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: possibility of fuel leak.
The Fix
The dealer will check the diesel fuel delivery pressure in the injection pump.
Are You Affected?
C6 built between 23 May 2006 and 19 July 2006 may be included. Citroën estimates 126 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 XZS or the DVSA reference R/2006/214. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| C6Brake performance may be affected | Urgent | R/2009/121 | |
| Berlingo, C2, C3, C3 Pluriel and 4 moreWipers / lights/ battery charging may be affected | Book soon | R/2008/199 | |
| C-Crosser, C5, C6, C8Possible leakage from the diesel return pipe fixed to the intake manifold | Low | R/2008/115 | |
| C6Braking assistance may be lost | Urgent | R/2008/021 | |
| C6Braking assistance may be lost | Urgent | R/2008/022 |
This is one of 414 Citroën recalls in DVSA’s data. The Citroën recall launched before it was R/2006/095 on 8 Jun 2006, for engine may fail. The one launched after it was R/2006/225 on 19 Dec 2006, for braking efficiency may reduce. You can also see every Citroën recall, all recalls launched in 2006 and fuel leak recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2006/214, launched 11 December 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.