Citroën C4, C5 Recall R/2008/051: The Brake Pedal Could Become Stiff Thereby Reducing Braking Assistance, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 6 May 2008
- Launched
- 2,557
- vehicles in the UK
- YES
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Citroën recalled C4, C5 vehicles built between 31 March 2006 and 3 January 2007. The brake pedal might feel stiff and the braking distances extended as a result of a defect in the vacuum pump. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to replace the valve in the vacuum pump. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The brake pedal might feel stiff and the braking distances extended as a result of a defect in the vacuum pump.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE BRAKE PEDAL COULD BECOME STIFF THEREBY REDUCING BRAKING ASSISTANCE Defect: The brake pedal might feel stiff and the braking distances extended as a result of a defect in the vacuum pump. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the valve in the vacuum pump.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the brake pedal could become stiff thereby reducing braking assistance.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to replace the valve in the vacuum pump.
Are You Affected?
C4, C5 built between 31 March 2006 and 3 January 2007 may be included. Citroën estimates 2,557 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 YES or the DVSA reference R/2008/051. 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/2008/037 on 20 Mar 2008, for steering may become stiff. The one launched after it was R/2008/073 on 15 May 2008, for engine may stall. 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/2008/051, launched 6 May 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.