Citroën C4, C5, Dispatch Recall R/2010/223: Braking Assistance May Not Perform Correctly, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 17 Dec 2010
- Launched
- 20,089
- vehicles in the UK
- MGG
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Citroën recalled C4, C5, Dispatch vehicles built between 21 December 2006 and 27 March 2009. In very rare circumstances the vacuum pump one way valve may not function correctly which could affect the level of braking assistance. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to replace the brake vacuum pump one way valve. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
In very rare circumstances the vacuum pump one way valve may not function correctly which could affect the level of braking assistance.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: BRAKING ASSISTANCE MAY NOT PERFORM CORRECTLY Defect: In very rare circumstances the vacuum pump one way valve may not function correctly which could affect the level of braking assistance. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the brake vacuum pump one way valve.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: braking assistance may not perform correctly.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to replace the brake vacuum pump one way valve.
Are You Affected?
C4, C5, Dispatch built between 21 December 2006 and 27 March 2009 may be included. Citroën estimates 20,089 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 MGG or the DVSA reference R/2010/223. 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/2010/192 on 5 Nov 2010, for engine may fail. The one launched after it was R/2011/003 on 17 Jan 2011, for rear seat security may fail in an impact. You can also see every Citroën recall, the Citroën C4 recall history, all recalls launched in 2010 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2010/223, launched 17 December 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.