Citroën C5 Recall R/2011/032: Windscreen Wiper Motor May Fail, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 31 Mar 2011
- Launched
- 4,271
- vehicles in the UK
- MJK
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Citroën recalled C5 vehicles built between 10 March 2009 and 19 June 2009. An internal nonconformity in the drivers side windscreen wiper motor may lead over time to the failure of the windscreen wiper mechanism. The dealer will replace drivers side windscreen wiper motor. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
An internal nonconformity in the drivers side windscreen wiper motor may lead over time to the failure of the windscreen wiper mechanism.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: WINDSCREEN WIPER MOTOR MAY FAIL Defect: On affected vehicles an internal nonconformity in the drivers side windscreen wiper motor may lead over time to the failure of the windscreen wiper mechanism. Remedy: Replacement of drivers side windscreen wiper motor.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: windscreen wiper motor may fail.
The Fix
The dealer will replace drivers side windscreen wiper motor.
Are You Affected?
C5 built between 10 March 2009 and 19 June 2009 may be included. Citroën estimates 4,271 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 MJK or the DVSA reference R/2011/032. 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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| C4, C4 Picasso, C5, C8 and 3 moreFuel may leak | Urgent | R/2015/243 | |
| 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/2011/029 on 25 Mar 2011, for loss of power. The one launched after it was R/2011/039 on 5 Apr 2011, for tailgate may operate incorrectly. You can also see every Citroën recall and all recalls launched in 2011.
Source: DVSA recall R/2011/032, launched 31 March 2011. 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.