Recalls: Citroen Mk.1 C5
Overview
Manufacturers, or importers, issue recalls for defects or faults which have the potential to cause injury. Generally, manufacturers will inform the original buyers if their vehicle is subject to a recall and of the steps required to remedy the defect or fault. Please note that the recalls below (if any) are for Australian-delivered vehicles only. Furthermore, the number of recalls should not be taken as an indication of a model’s reliability or its safety more generally.
Recalls: Citroen Mk.1 C5
- In April 2007, a recall was issued for Citroen Mk.1 C5 vehicles due to a potential defect with the engine cooling fan which could cause the vehicle to break down (PRA 2007/9192).
- In March 2008, a recall was issued for Citroen Mk.1 C5 vehicles due to a non-conforming brake assistance vacuum pump (PRA 2008/9924).
- In May 2008, a recall was issued for Citroen Mk.1 C5 vehicles fitted with the 2.2-litre turbo-diesel DW12 engine due to engine stalling (PRA 2008/10042).
- In August 2008, a recall was issued for Citroen Mk.1 C5 vehicles fitted with the 2.2-litre turbo-diesel DW12 engine due to slight play in the diesel return pipe fixings on the inlet manifold (PRA 2008/10233).
- In January 2009, a recall was issued for Citroen Mk.1 C5 vehicles due to the fitment of a non-conforming engine relay unit (PRA 2009/10557).
- In January 2011, a recall was issued for Citroen Mk.1 C5 vehicles due to rare cases in which the braking assistance circuit vacuum pump valve may have problems operating. For the list of affected vehicles – identified by VIN – please seePRA 2011/12304.
Problems and faults: Citroen Mk.1 C5
Overview
This section identifies potential problems, causes and fixes based on the experiences of owners and repairers, online sources and technical service bulletins. This information is provided solely for reference purposes and AustralianCar.Reviews recommends that only properly qualified persons carry out repairs or modifications. Furthermore, the number of items below should not be taken as an indicator of a model’s reliability or the frequency with which they may occur.
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Problems and faults: Citroen Mk.1 C5
- For Mk.1-I C5 models, the engine may enter ‘limp home’ mode due to water entering the mass airflow meter box – this may be prevented by drilling a drain hole in the box, fitting a splash guard and applying sealant.
- For the Mk.1-1 C5 2.0 HDi variants, the diesel particulate filters required an additive and complete replacement may be requires after four to five years. The rubber-cushioned timing belt pulley also needed to be replaced at the same time as the timing belt (approximately 100,000 kilometres) or it may separate.
- The 2.0 HDi engine could also enter ‘limp home’ mode due to the throttle butterflies sticking or their spindles wearing prematurely and causing them to stick – the throttle position sensor would then direct the ECU to engage ‘limp home’ mode.
- For the Citroen C5 2.2 HDi variant,
- the engine may enter ‘limp home’ mode due to water entering the air filter; and,
- water ingress under the cam belt cover could result in the timing belt shredding and causing serious damage to the engine.
- For models with automatic transmissions, gearshift problems may require an ECU software upgrade though the transmission solenoids may also be faulty. The transmission fluid should also be changed regularly.
- For turbo-diesel models, the clutch release bearings and hydraulic actuators were susceptible to failure, causing significant damage to the clutch assembly.
- The self-levelling Hydractive 3 system may not work due to a suspension ECU fault.
- A modification kit was introduced for rattling noises from the rear suspension which also required the rear shock absorbers to be replaced.
- The alloy wheels could corrode to the hubs, making them difficult to remove.
- The alloy rear brake calipers could also corrode to the steel plate on which they were mounted.
- Where fitted, the xenon headlights may flash on and off due to a fault in the xenon starter unit which requires replacement.
- The rear door locks were susceptible to failure and jamming.
