Citroën C5 Recall R/2013/108: Fuel May Leak Onto Engine, Who Is Affected And What To Do

Urgent

How serious

27 Sep 2013

Launched

30

vehicles in the UK

MXZ

Manufacturer’s campaign code

Citroën recalled C5 vehicles built between 13 June 2012 and 22 May 2013. A leak can occur between the injector spill rail connection and the plastic fuel return pipe. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to check the sealing of the fuel return pipe connection on each injector and if necessary replace the injectors as well as the fuel return pipes. You won't usually pay for it.¹

What’s Wrong

A leak can occur between the injector spill rail connection and the plastic fuel return pipe. This can cause leakage of fuel which can either pool on the engine cylinder head and then become deposited onto the road surface where it could cause a skid risk to other motorist or if the fuel comes into contact with extremely hot engine components an exhaust manifold for instance it is possible that an under bonnet fire could ensue.

DVSA's Original Wording

Concern: FUEL MAY LEAK ONTO ENGINE Defect: It is possible that a leak can occur between the injector spill rail connection and the plastic fuel return pipe. This can cause leakage of fuel which can either pool on the engine cylinder head and then become deposited onto the road surface where it could cause a skid risk to other motorist or if the fuel comes into contact with extremely hot engine components an exhaust manifold for instance it is possible that an under bonnet fire could ensue. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check the sealing of the fuel return pipe connection on each injector and if necessary replace the injectors as well as the fuel return pipes.

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The Risk

The recall notice describes the concern as: fuel may leak onto engine.

The Fix

The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to check the sealing of the fuel return pipe connection on each injector and if necessary replace the injectors as well as the fuel return pipes.

Are You Affected?

C5 built between 13 June 2012 and 22 May 2013 may be included. Citroën estimates 30 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.

What To Do Now

1. Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Citroën.
2. Book with any franchised Citroën dealer, quoting the campaign code MXZ or the DVSA reference R/2013/108. See how to get a Citroën recall fixed.
3. Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.

Related Recalls

This is one of 414 Citroën recalls in DVSA’s data. The Citroën recall launched before it was R/2013/099 on 2 Sep 2013, for loss of steering. The one launched after it was R/2013/106 on 1 Oct 2013, for inability to change gear. You can also see every Citroën recall, all recalls launched in 2013 and door and latch recalls across every make.

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Source: DVSA recall R/2013/108, launched 27 September 2013. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.