Citroën Nemo Recall R/2013/002: Braking Assistance May Be Reduced, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 15 Jan 2013
- Launched
- 618
- vehicles in the UK
- MTQ
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Citroën recalled Nemo vehicles built between 26 June 2012 and 3 August 2012. One of the vacuum hose unions in the braking system may not be to specification. The dealer will check and if necessary replace the hose. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
One of the vacuum hose unions in the braking system may not be to specification. This could cause a reduction in braking assistance.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: BRAKING ASSISTANCE MAY BE REDUCED Defect: One of the vacuum hose unions in the braking system may not be to specification. This could cause a reduction in braking assistance. Remedy: Check and if necessary replace the hose.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause a reduction in braking assistance.
The Fix
The dealer will check and if necessary replace the hose.
Are You Affected?
Nemo built between 26 June 2012 and 3 August 2012 may be included. Citroën estimates 618 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 MTQ or the DVSA reference R/2013/002. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NemoInability to change gear | Book soon | R/2013/106 | |
| C1, C3, DS3, NemoEngine may fail | Low | R/2012/129 | |
| NemoRear cross member may crack | Book soon | R/2012/099 | |
| C1, C3, NemoEngine may fail | Low | R/2010/192 | |
| C5XVSM software missing AEB telltale in case of blind camera | Urgent | R/2025/543 |
This is one of 414 Citroën recalls in DVSA’s data. The Citroën recall launched before it was R/2012/129 on 14 Nov 2012, for engine may fail. The one launched after it was R/2013/014 on 6 Feb 2013, for rear brake calliper mounting bolts may be torqued incorrectly. You can also see every Citroën recall, all recalls launched in 2013 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2013/002, launched 15 January 2013. 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.