Citroën C5 Recall R/2009/129: Windscreen Trim May Detach, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 13 Nov 2009
- Launched
- 5,142
- vehicles in the UK
- MDC & MCK
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Citroën recalled C5 vehicles built between 1 January 2008 and 30 June 2009. One of the windscreen side trims is not compliant. The dealer will check recalled vehicles for windscreen trim compliance. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
One of the windscreen side trims is not compliant. This may lead to the side trim moving position and in rare cases detaching.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: WINDSCREEN TRIM MAY DETACH Defect: It has been identified that one of the windscreen side trims is not compliant. This may lead to the side trim moving position and in rare cases detaching. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will be checked for windscreen trim compliance. Should a non-compliance be identified the side trims will be replaced.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to the side trim moving position and in rare cases detaching.
The Fix
The dealer will check recalled vehicles for windscreen trim compliance.
Are You Affected?
C5 built between 1 January 2008 and 30 June 2009 may be included. Citroën estimates 5,142 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 MDC & MCK or the DVSA reference R/2009/129. 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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| C5Fuel may leak onto engine | Urgent | R/2013/108 |
This is one of 414 Citroën recalls in DVSA’s data. The Citroën recall launched before it was R/2009/121 on 22 Oct 2009, for brake performance may be affected. The one launched after it was R/2009/138 on 1 Dec 2009, for rear screen may not remain in open position. You can also see every Citroën recall and all recalls launched in 2009.
Source: DVSA recall R/2009/129, launched 13 November 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.