Citroën Berlingo Recall R/2010/159: Roof Flap May Detach, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 11 Oct 2010
- Launched
- 16
- vehicles in the UK
- MEU
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Citroën recalled Berlingo vehicles built between 4 September 2008 and 10 December 2009. The roof panel rear flap hinge may have a defect which will eventually allow the roof panel to detach. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to either reinforce the retention of the hinges or changing the roof panel rear flap. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The roof panel rear flap hinge may have a defect which will eventually allow the roof panel to detach.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: ROOF FLAP MAY DETACH Defect: The roof panel rear flap hinge may have a defect which will eventually allow the roof panel to detach. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to either reinforce the retention of the hinges or changing the roof panel rear flap.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: roof flap may detach.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to either reinforce the retention of the hinges or changing the roof panel rear flap.
Are You Affected?
Berlingo built between 4 September 2008 and 10 December 2009 may be included. Citroën estimates 16 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 MEU or the DVSA reference R/2010/159. 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/2010/155 on 5 Oct 2010, for lights may fail without warning. The one launched after it was R/2010/189 on 5 Nov 2010, for parking brake may fail. You can also see every Citroën recall, the Citroën Berlingo recall history and all recalls launched in 2010.
Source: DVSA recall R/2010/159, launched 11 October 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.