Citroën C4, C5 Recall R/2008/017: Possibility Of Reduced Braking Performance, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 5 Feb 2008
- Launched
- 520
- vehicles in the UK
- YER
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Citroën recalled C4, C5 vehicles built between 1 July 2005 and 30 March 2006. Vehicles fitted with 2I HDI engines may have been fitted a vacuum pump which may not be to specification. The dealer will replace the vacuum pump. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Vehicles fitted with 2I HDI engines may have been fitted a vacuum pump which may not be to specification. This could lead to a decrease in braking assistance.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBILITY OF REDUCED BRAKING PERFORMANCE Defect: It has been identified that vehicles fitted with 2I HDI engines may have been fitted a vacuum pump which may not be to specification. This could lead to a decrease in braking assistance. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the vacuum pump replaced.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to a decrease in braking assistance.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the vacuum pump.
Are You Affected?
C4, C5 built between 1 July 2005 and 30 March 2006 may be included. Citroën estimates 520 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 YER or the DVSA reference R/2008/017. 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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This is one of 414 Citroën recalls in DVSA’s data. The Citroën recall launched before it was R/2007/191 on 17 Jan 2008, for potential loss of ABS and ESP functions. The one launched after it was R/2008/022 on 18 Feb 2008, for braking assistance may be lost. You can also see every Citroën recall, the Citroën C4 recall history, all recalls launched in 2008 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2008/017, launched 5 February 2008. 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.