Citroën C-Zero Recall R/2019/456: Water May Penetrate Into The Brake Vacuum Pump Causing Corrosion, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 2 Oct 2020
- Launched
- 262
- vehicles in the UK
- HBS
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Citroën recalled C-Zero vehicles built between 11 October 2010 and 26 June 2019. Water may penetrate into the brake vacuum pump causing corrosion. The dealer will replace the brake vacuum pump. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Water may penetrate into the brake vacuum pump causing corrosion.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: WATER MAY PENETRATE INTO THE BRAKE VACUUM PUMP CAUSING CORROSION Defect: Water may penetrate into the brake vacuum pump causing corrosion. Remedy: Replace the brake vacuum pump.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: water may penetrate into the brake vacuum pump causing corrosion.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the brake vacuum pump.
Are You Affected?
C-Zero built between 11 October 2010 and 26 June 2019 may be included. Citroën estimates 262 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 HBS or the DVSA reference R/2019/456. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| C-ZeroCitroen c- zero passenger airbag takata | Stop driving | R/2025/365 | |
| C-ZeroA non-conformity in an internal component could affect deployment of the passenger airbag | Urgent | R/2017/306 | |
| C-ZeroEngine may not start | Low | R/2016/073 | |
| C-ZeroLoss of power | Urgent | R/2015/160 | |
| C-ZeroBraking efficiency may be affected | Urgent | R/2014/118 |
This is one of 414 Citroën recalls in DVSA’s data. The Citroën recall launched before it was R/2019/339 on 17 Sep 2020, for front air bag igniters may not deploy correctly. The one launched after it was R/2020/282 on 2 Oct 2020, for incorrect catalytic convertor fitted to exhaust system. You can also see every Citroën recall, all recalls launched in 2020 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2019/456, launched 2 October 2020. 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.