Citroën C2, C3 Recall R/2009/096: Parking Brake May Fail, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 14 Oct 2009
- Launched
- 754
- vehicles in the UK
- MCD
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Citroën recalled C2, C3 vehicles built between 20 January 2009 and 17 February 2009. The parking brake may fail due to the cable not being manufactured to specification. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to replace the parking brakes cables. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The parking brake may fail due to the cable not being manufactured to specification.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: PARKING BRAKE MAY FAIL Defect: The parking brake may fail due to the cable not being manufactured to specification. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the parking brakes cables.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: parking brake may fail.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to replace the parking brakes cables.
Are You Affected?
C2, C3 built between 20 January 2009 and 17 February 2009 may be included. Citroën estimates 754 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 MCD or the DVSA reference R/2009/096. 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/2009/099 on 9 Oct 2009, for rear damper may become insecure. The one launched after it was R/2009/100 on 19 Oct 2009, for brake performance may be affected. You can also see every Citroën recall, all recalls launched in 2009 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2009/096, launched 14 October 2009. 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.