Citroën C4, DS4 Recall R/2012/011: Braking Performance May Decrease, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 30 Jan 2012
- Launched
- 15
- vehicles in the UK
- MPB
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Citroën recalled C4, DS4 vehicles built between 27 October 2011 and 27 October 2011. The stroke of the brake pedal which could affect the slowing down of the vehicle may be in excess of manufacturer's recommendations due to the brake bleeding operation not being fully performed. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to ensure the brakes have been fully bled and that brake travel is within manufacturer's recommendation. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The stroke of the brake pedal which could affect the slowing down of the vehicle may be in excess of manufacturer's recommendations due to the brake bleeding operation not being fully performed.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: BRAKING PERFORMANCE MAY DECREASE Defect: The stroke of the brake pedal which could affect the slowing down of the vehicle may be in excess of manufacturer's recommendations due to the brake bleeding operation not being fully performed. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to ensure the brakes have been fully bled and that brake travel is within manufacturer's recommendation.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: braking performance may decrease.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to ensure the brakes have been fully bled and that brake travel is within manufacturer's recommendation.
Are You Affected?
C4, DS4 built between 27 October 2011 and 27 October 2011 may be included. Citroën estimates 15 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 MPB or the DVSA reference R/2012/011. 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/2012/005 on 25 Jan 2012, for engine may cut out. The one launched after it was R/2012/022 on 7 Mar 2012, for engine may cut out. You can also see every Citroën recall, the Citroën C4 recall history, all recalls launched in 2012 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2012/011, launched 30 January 2012. 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.