Warning - Citroen C2

fleagle21

Many of you may have seen the feature on watchdog about the brakes on Citroen/Peugeot/Renault cars - on some models, they can be operated from the passenger side of the car.

Listed in the watchdog report were the following Citroen models:
C3 Desire, the C3 SX, the C4 VTR, Citroen C4 SX HDI.

I've today discovered that my 53 reg Citroen C2 GT also has the fault, so may be worth a check if you have one too.

Went along to my local Citroen dealer to ask what the procedure was, especially as this model hasn't been noted specifically as having a fault. The lady I spoke to said they won't do anything right now and I would be contacted via the DVLA only if a recall was made for them. I'm a little concerned about the 'if' they are recalled, as mine will definitely need to be fixed... so going to phone the Citroen contact centre tomorrow to see what they say.

kajstring24

I have a 53 plate Citroen C2 as well, just went and checked and it was fine. Bit worrying all the same.

fleagle21

Make sure you have a good press all around, I initially checked where the feet would sit naturally, but it's kind of upwards in the direction of the glove box - if an adult were to stretch out in the seat (i.e. how you would on a long journey to stretch the legs...), it's up where the tip of their toes would press in.

DCFC79

If you can watch the video on watchdog then you get an understanding where the issue is

fleagle21

DCFC79 wrote: »

If you can watch the video on watchdog then you get an understanding where the issue is

Good idea, that'll be much more helpful than my attempt at describing it.. was never one for the technicalities of things, lol

DCFC79

fleagle21 wrote: »

Good idea, that'll be much more helpful than my attempt at describing it.. was never one for the technicalities of things, lol

not that your description wasnt good but the video would just re affirm where to apply pressure,

i need to check my 206 as it was mentioned on watchdog

philnicandamy

Hmm checked my C4 VTR+ straight after the programme...mine's one of the ones affected as well

spoke to dealer they seem a little up in the air so we'll watch this space

poppy_f1

i need to get round to checking my c3 keep forgetting

Commodore

Has anyone made any progress on this. I'm picking up a C4 VTR+ from a Citroen dealer in a couple of weeks. From what I can gather there still has been no official recall, but was wondering if Citroen was implementing any fix on a case-by-case basis?

Thanks
Chris

DCFC79

Commodore wrote: »

Has anyone made any progress on this. I'm picking up a C4 VTR+ from a Citroen dealer in a couple of weeks. From what I can gather there still has been no official recall, but was wondering if Citroen was implementing any fix on a case-by-case basis?

Thanks
Chris

why not ask the dealer