Citroën C2, C3 Recall R/2006/225: Braking Efficiency May Reduce, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 19 Dec 2006
- Launched
- 4,032
- vehicles in the UK
- XZT
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Citroën recalled C2, C3 vehicles built between 15 June 2006 and 31 August 2006. If the battery voltage is abnormally low the antilock braking system electronic control unit may not perform to specification which in rare cases may cause a reduction in braking efficiency. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to replace the Electronic Control Unit. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
If the battery voltage is abnormally low the antilock braking system electronic control unit may not perform to specification which in rare cases may cause a reduction in braking efficiency.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: BRAKING EFFICIENCY MAY REDUCE Defect: If the battery voltage is abnormally low the antilock braking system electronic control unit may not perform to specification which in rare cases may cause a reduction in braking efficiency. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the Electronic Control Unit.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause a reduction in braking efficiency.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to replace the Electronic Control Unit.
Are You Affected?
C2, C3 built between 15 June 2006 and 31 August 2006 may be included. Citroën estimates 4,032 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.
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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 XZT or the DVSA reference R/2006/225. 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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| C3, C3 AircrossCitroen C3 C3 Aircross brake pedal bracket connection | Urgent | R/2025/514 | |
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This is one of 414 Citroën recalls in DVSA’s data. The Citroën recall launched before it was R/2006/214 on 11 Dec 2006, for possibility of fuel leak. The one launched after it was R/2007/109 on 20 Jul 2007, for seat belt may fail in a collision. You can also see every Citroën recall, all recalls launched in 2006 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2006/225, launched 19 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.