Citroën Berlingo, Picasso, Xsara Recall R/2009/099: Rear Damper May Become Insecure, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 9 Oct 2009
- Launched
- 54
- vehicles in the UK
- MBX
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Citroën recalled Berlingo, Picasso, Xsara vehicles built between 3 April 2009 and 15 April 2009. The rear dampers lower fixing bolts may become loose. The dealer will check conformity of damper lower fixing bolt and replace if necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The rear dampers lower fixing bolts may become loose.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: REAR DAMPER MAY BECOME INSECURE Defect: The rear dampers lower fixing bolts may become loose. Remedy: Recall affected vehicles to check conformity of damper lower fixing bolt and replace if necessary
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: rear damper may become insecure.
The Fix
The dealer will check conformity of damper lower fixing bolt and replace if necessary.
Are You Affected?
Berlingo, Picasso, Xsara built between 3 April 2009 and 15 April 2009 may be included. Citroën estimates 54 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 MBX or the DVSA reference R/2009/099. 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/2009/075 on 28 Jul 2009, for wheel studs may become loose. The one launched after it was R/2009/096 on 14 Oct 2009, for parking brake may fail. You can also see every Citroën recall, the Citroën Berlingo recall history, all recalls launched in 2009 and suspension recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2009/099, launched 9 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.