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Citroën C2 safety recalls

Every road vehicle recall DVSA lists for the Citroën C2 since 1992: what the problem is, how it is put right, how many vehicles it covers and when they were built. Newest first.

Recalls for the Citroën C2. Also see car recalls by year and make.

Last updated
Records analysed
11 recalls matched to this model
Methodology
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  • Recalls since 1992 11 launched 2004 to 2010
  • Most recent 5 October 2010 DVSA recall R/2010/155
  • Recalls 2016 to 2025 0 launched in those ten years
  • Busiest year 2008 3 recalls launched

Does a recall affect your Citroën C2?

Not every Citroën C2 is affected. Each recall covers cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, which DVSA’s file does not list in full. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check with its registration, or ask the manufacturer or a dealer, who can check the VIN.

Citroën C2 recalls by year

Recalls launched each year, 2004 to 2026

2008 had the most, with 3. A count of recalls is not a measure of safety: one recall can cover a handful of cars or tens of thousands.

Citroën C2 safety recalls by year of launch
Year Recalls
’04 1
’05 2
’06 2
’07 0
’08 3
’09 2
’10 1
’11 0
’12 0
’13 0
’14 0
’15 0
’16 0
’17 0
’18 0
’19 0
’20 0
’21 0
’22 0
’23 0
’24 0
’25 0
’26 0

Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated

Every Citroën C2 recall, newest first

2010 1 recall

Lights may fail without warning

Launched 5 October 2010 DVSA recall R/2010/155 Manufacturer ref. MFL

Defect
It has been identified that the position of the exterior lighting control ring may not be detected by the lighting management system and the lights may switch off without warning.
Remedy
Recalled vehicles will have the lighting management software updated.
Vehicles affected
12,950 across everything the recall covers
Built
4 Jul 2007 to 27 Mar 2008

2009 2 recalls

Lights may switch off unexpectedly

Launched 19 October 2009 DVSA recall R/2009/113 Manufacturer ref. MBT

Defect
It has been identified that due to incorrect positioning of the exterior lighting control ring by the lighting management system the lights may switch off unexpectedly.
Remedy
Recalled vehicles will have the lighting management software updated
Vehicles affected
37,086 across everything the recall covers
Built
21 Dec 2006 to 27 Mar 2008

Parking brake may fail

Launched 14 October 2009 DVSA recall R/2009/096 Manufacturer ref. MCD

Defect
The parking brake may fail due to the cable not being manufactured to specification.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the parking brakes cables.
Vehicles affected
754 across everything the recall covers
Built
20 Jan 2009 to 17 Feb 2009
Also covers

2008 3 recalls

Wipers / lights/ battery charging may be affected.

Launched 24 December 2008 DVSA recall R/2008/199 Manufacturer ref. MAQ

Defect
An incorrect engine relay unit may have been fitted. This ECU could deteriorate and cause operating faults and perhaps failure of certain equipment
Remedy
Recall affected vehicles check Engine Relay Unit and replace if not correct specification.
Vehicles affected
6,031 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Feb 2008 to 14 Jun 2008

Front suspension wishbone could become loose

Launched 20 October 2008 DVSA recall R/2008/150

Defect
The tightening torque for the front suspension wishbone mounting bolts has proved insufficient. This can lead to loosening represented by abnormal noise
Remedy
Recall affected vehicles and retorque front suspension wishbone bolts
Vehicles affected
4,652 across everything the recall covers
Built
14 Jan 2008 to 18 Mar 2008
Also covers

Rear seat cushion may become insecure

Launched 22 September 2008 DVSA recall R/2008/134 Manufacturer ref. YJH

Defect
Following a manufacturing issue the rear sear cushion fixings may become damaged and the cushion may not stay in place
Remedy
Recall affected vehicles and replace rear seat cushion fixings
Vehicles affected
18 C2 vehicles
Built
17 Mar 2008 to 18 Mar 2008

2006 2 recalls

Braking efficiency may reduce

Launched 19 December 2006 DVSA recall R/2006/225 Manufacturer ref. XZT

Defect
If the battery voltage is abnormally low the antilock braking system electronic control unit may not perform to specification which in rare cases may cause a reduction in braking efficiency.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the Electronic Control Unit.
Vehicles affected
4,032 across everything the recall covers
Built
15 Jun 2006 to 30 Aug 2006
Also covers

Accelerator pedal returns too slowly

Launched 28 March 2006 DVSA recall R/2006/051

Defect
It has been identified that the accelerator pedal can return too slowly. This can have an effect on the driving of the vehicle
Remedy
Recalled vehicles will have the accelerator pedal replaced.
Vehicles affected
9,868 across everything the recall covers
Built
6 Sept 2005 to 23 Dec 2005
Also covers

2005 2 recalls

Possible loss of braking efficiency

Launched 15 December 2005 DVSA recall R/2005/185 Manufacturer ref. XWZ

Defect
This concern relates to right hand drive vehicles only. There may cases of the brake linkage lever being defectively assembled which may result in a loss of braking efficiency.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected check and where necessary reposition the brake pedal relay linkage lever.
Vehicles affected
6,772 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Sept 2005 to 22 Nov 2005
Also covers

Suspension springs may break

Launched 26 October 2005 DVSA recall R/2005/148 Manufacturer ref. XWJ (C2)

Defect
In the exceptional event of a spring breaking there could be a risk of the spring making contact with the vehicle tyre.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and fit a suspension cup to each side of the front suspension.
Vehicles affected
4,962 C2 vehicles
Built
1 Apr 2003 to 30 Nov 2003

2004 1 recall

Possible contact between the left hand rear splash shield and the brake hose.

Launched 17 May 2004 DVSA recall R/2004/072 Manufacturer ref. XRZ

Defect
Contact at full suspension travel may occur between the left hand rear splash shield and the brake hose. This may result in wearing of the hose after a period of time.
Remedy
Likely to be affected vehicles will have the splash shield modified and the brake hose re-routed.
Vehicles affected
3,193 C2 vehicles
Built
1 Apr 2003 to 1 Feb 2004

Data sources and methodology

Datasets used on this page
Figures Source Period Records Updated
Safety recalls Vehicle safety recalls Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Derived statistics UK Motoring 		January 1992 to September 2026 11 recalls matched to this model 15 September 2026
  • Road vehicle recalls (DVSA numbers starting R/) whose model names match the Citroën C2. DVSA records some recalls under a range or chassis name we cannot match, so this list may be incomplete.
  • Vehicles affected is the number the manufacturer reported to DVSA. When one recall covers several models, DVSA often gives only the total.
  • Build dates are the periods the manufacturer gave. Some recalls have none. VINs are not shown.
  • Concerns written in capitals have been put in sentence case, and apostrophes lost in DVSA’s file have been put back. The text is otherwise DVSA’s.
How we calculate these figures All data sources

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