Citroën C8 Recall R/2009/158: Vehicle Exterior Lights May Fail Without Warning, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 6 Jan 2010
- Launched
- 592
- vehicles in the UK
- MBU
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Citroën recalled C8 vehicles built between 1 July 2007 and 27 March 2008. The lighting management system may incorrectly detect the position of the exterior lighting control switch. The dealer will install a new version of the exterior lighting management software to the vehicle. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The lighting management system may incorrectly detect the position of the exterior lighting control switch. This may cause the exterior light to switch off without warning.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: VEHICLE EXTERIOR LIGHTS MAY FAIL WITHOUT WARNING Defect: The lighting management system may incorrectly detect the position of the exterior lighting control switch. This may cause the exterior light to switch off without warning. Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles and install a new version of the exterior lighting management software to the vehicle.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause the exterior light to switch off without warning.
The Fix
The dealer will install a new version of the exterior lighting management software to the vehicle. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
C8 built between 1 July 2007 and 27 March 2008 may be included. Citroën estimates 592 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.
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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 MBU or the DVSA reference R/2009/158. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| C4, C4 Picasso, C5, C8 and 3 moreFuel may leak | Urgent | R/2015/243 | |
| C8, Dispatch IIILoss of steering | Urgent | R/2013/099 | |
| C8, Dispatch IIITyre may deflate | Book soon | R/2012/042 | |
| C8, Dispatch IIIPower steering assistance may fail | Urgent | R/2011/082 | |
| C4, C4 Picasso, C8, Dispatch IIIFuel may leak | Urgent | R/2011/018 |
This is one of 414 Citroën recalls in DVSA’s data. The Citroën recall launched before it was R/2009/153 on 1 Dec 2009, for tailgate may not operate correctly. The one launched after it was R/2010/019 on 15 Feb 2010, for fuel may leak. You can also see every Citroën recall and all recalls launched in 2010.
Source: DVSA recall R/2009/158, launched 6 January 2010. 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.