Citroën Berlingo, C2, C3 And 5 More Recall R/2008/199: Wipers / Lights/ Battery Charging May Be Affected, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 24 Dec 2008
- Launched
- 6,031
- vehicles in the UK
- MAQ
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Citroën recalled Berlingo, C2, C3 and 5 more vehicles built between 1 February 2008 and 14 June 2008. An incorrect engine relay unit may have been fitted. The dealer will check Engine Relay Unit and replace if not correct specification. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
An incorrect engine relay unit may have been fitted. This ECU could deteriorate and cause operating faults and perhaps failure of certain equipment.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: WIPERS / LIGHTS/ BATTERY CHARGING MAY BE AFFECTED. Defect: An incorrect engine relay unit may have been fitted. This ECU could deteriorate and cause operating faults and perhaps failure of certain equipment Remedy: Recall affected vehicles check Engine Relay Unit and replace if not correct specification.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: wipers / lights/ battery charging may be affected.
The Fix
The dealer will check Engine Relay Unit and replace if not correct specification.
Are You Affected?
Berlingo, C2, C3 and 5 more built between 1 February 2008 and 14 June 2008 may be included. Citroën estimates 6,031 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 MAQ or the DVSA reference R/2008/199. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BerlingoBCM software update: Black screen | Low | R/2026/337 | |
| BerlingoBCM software missing telltale if LKA unavailable | Low | R/2026/184 | |
| C3, C3 AircrossAlarm triggered randomly: BCM software | Low | R/2026/122 | |
| Berlingo, DispatchWater pump pulley | Low | R/2026/110 | |
| C3, C3 Aircross, C4, C4XAlternator protection | Urgent | R/2026/073 |
This is one of 414 Citroën recalls in DVSA’s data. The Citroën recall launched before it was R/2008/196 on 19 Dec 2008, for seatbelt restraining ability may be affected. The one launched after it was R/2008/197 on 5 Jan 2009, for accelerator pedal may fail to return to idle when released. You can also see every Citroën recall, the Citroën Berlingo recall history and all recalls launched in 2008.
Source: DVSA recall R/2008/199, launched 24 December 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.