Vehicle recall R/2005/136

Citroen C8 recall: Brake fluid may leak

DVSA recall R/2005/136 names the Citroen C8. It was launched 26 September 2005. It covers vehicles built 1 July 2003 to 31 March 2004.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2005/136
Launched: 26 September 2005
Issued by: CITROEN
Manufacturer reference: XVY
Vehicles: 2,305 across the lines below

What can go wrong

There is a possibility of a brake pipe contacting the clip of the turbo-charger air inlet union. In extreme cases this could lead to a loss of brake fluid causing the brake warning lamp to come on.

The fix

Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and where necessary reposition the clip of the turbo-charger air inlet union. If the brake pipe shows traces of wear it will need to be replaced.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Citroen C8	1 July 2003 to 31 March 2004	2,305

Is a specific car affected? A recall lists models and build dates, not individual vehicles, so these pages cannot tell you whether one car is included. Enter the registration on the DVSA vehicle recall checker on GOV.UK, or give the vehicle identification number (VIN) to the manufacturer or one of its dealers. Buying used? Ask the seller for proof that any recall work was done.

Other recalls for these models

R/2005/094 The engine protection tray may detach 8 July 2005, Citroen C8
R/2005/093 Airbag light may come on inadvertently 8 July 2005, Citroen C8
R/2006/011 Fuel may leak into engine 26 January 2006, Citroen C8
R/2006/080 Seatbelt may not operate as designed 6 May 2006, Citroen C8, Citroen Dispatch
R/2006/071 Braking may be affected 6 May 2006, Citroen C8
R/2004/017 Heater blower module - risk of fire 9 February 2004, Citroen C8

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Source

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: DVSA vehicle recall records (RecallsFile.csv), recalls launched 1992 to 2026. Recall data updated 22 September 2026.

Recall wording is DVSA's, with capitals and punctuation tidied and American spellings such as tire, center and windshield given in British English. We list a recall when its make and model match a car or van family with at least 1,000 DVSA MOT tests from 2022 to 2025, and when the maker of the vehicle issued it.

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