Citroën C6 Recall R/2008/022: Braking Assistance May Be Lost, Who Is Affected And What To Do

DVSA reference R/2008/022, campaign code YEZ. Data updated daily from DVSA.

Urgent
How serious
18 Feb 2008
Launched
161
vehicles in the UK
YEZ
Manufacturer’s campaign code

Citroën recalled C6 vehicles built between 12 February 2007 and 7 March 2007. Possible oil seepage in the brake assistance circuit that could damage the brake amplifier membrane and reduce braking assistance. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to replace the vacuum circuit valve and pipe which link the vacuum pump to the brake amplifier. You won't usually pay for it.1

What’s Wrong

Possible oil seepage in the brake assistance circuit that could damage the brake amplifier membrane and reduce braking assistance.

DVSA's Original Wording

Concern: BRAKING ASSISTANCE MAY BE LOST Defect: Possible oil seepage in the brake assistance circuit that could damage the brake amplifier membrane and reduce braking assistance. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the vacuum circuit valve and pipe which link the vacuum pump to the brake amplifier.

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The Risk

The recall notice describes the concern as: braking assistance may be lost.

The Fix

The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to replace the vacuum circuit valve and pipe which link the vacuum pump to the brake amplifier.

Are You Affected?

C6 built between 12 February 2007 and 7 March 2007 may be included. Citroën estimates 161 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.

What To Do Now

  1. Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Citroën.
  2. Book with any franchised Citroën dealer, quoting the campaign code YEZ or the DVSA reference R/2008/022. See how to get a Citroën recall fixed.
  3. Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
LaunchedVehicle and faultSeverityReference
C6Brake performance may be affectedUrgentR/2009/121
Berlingo, C2, C3, C3 Pluriel and 4 moreWipers / lights/ battery charging may be affectedBook soonR/2008/199
C-Crosser, C5, C6, C8Possible leakage from the diesel return pipe fixed to the intake manifoldLowR/2008/115
C6Braking assistance may be lostUrgentR/2008/021
C6Possibility of fuel leakUrgentR/2006/214

This is one of 414 Citroën recalls in DVSA’s data. The Citroën recall launched before it was R/2008/017 on 5 Feb 2008, for possibility of reduced braking performance. The one launched after it was R/2008/025 on 18 Feb 2008, for brakes may fail. You can also see every Citroën recall, all recalls launched in 2008 and brake recalls across every make.


Source: DVSA recall R/2008/022, launched 18 February 2008. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.

Sources

  1. 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.