Chaffoteaux Serelia 24 MFFI Fault codes & diagnostics

83 fault codes with plain-English explanations, severity ratings, DIY guidance, and repair cost estimates.

Combi Natural Gas 24 kW Discontinued

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6 Emergency 61 High 14 Medium 2 Low

All 83 documented codes

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Red indicator

Your boiler has stopped working because it cannot light its internal flame to heat your water.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition electrode
  • Gas valve
  • Printed Circuit Board
Red indicator 29

Your boiler has stopped working because it cannot light the flame required to produce heat or hot water.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition electrode
  • Gas valve
  • Flame rectification probe

Related codes

Red indicator lit

Your boiler has stopped working because it is not receiving the necessary fuel, water, or power it needs to function.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition electrode
  • Gas valve
  • PCB
  • Flow switch
Red lockout indicator bulb 29

Your boiler has failed to light the flame three times, so it has purposefully shut itself off for your safety.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition electrode
  • Flame rectification probe
  • Gas valve
  • Printed circuit board

Related codes

01

Your boiler has sensed that it is getting dangerously hot and has shut itself down to prevent internal damage.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Pump
  • NTC thermistor
  • Primary heat exchanger

Related codes

01 to 99

Your boiler has stored a record of a previous error that caused it to stop working, and it may need a professional to clear the history or investigate the underlying cause.

Medium Engineer only £90-200

Parts commonly replaced

  • PCB
  • Ignition Electrode
  • Flame Sensor

Related codes

03

Your boiler is trying to ignite but cannot sense a flame, so it has safely shut down to prevent gas from escaping.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ionisation electrode
  • Ignition lead
  • PCB
  • Gas valve

Related codes

04/05/06

Your boiler has stopped working because it is having trouble reading the temperature of the water being sent to your radiators.

High Engineer only £120-220

Parts commonly replaced

  • Central Heating NTC Sensor
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

04/05/06/08

Your boiler is struggling to move hot water around the system effectively, which is causing it to overheat and shut itself down as a safety precaution.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Diverter valve
  • Primary heat exchanger
  • Central heating pump

Related codes

04/06/07

Your boiler is failing to confirm that dangerous waste gases are being safely vented, so it has shut down to keep your home safe.

High Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Air pressure switch
  • Flue fan
  • Venture pipe

Related codes

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05

Your boiler has detected very cold temperatures and is running the water pump to prevent the pipes from freezing.

Low Engineer only

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC sensor
  • PCB

Related codes

05/07/08

Your boiler is struggling to accurately measure the temperature of the water used for your radiators, causing it to stop heating your home as a safety precaution.

High Engineer only £120-200

Parts commonly replaced

  • Heating NTC Thermistor
  • Wiring harness lead

Related codes

06

Your boiler has detected that the temperature is low enough to risk freezing and has automatically started its internal heating process to keep its pipes safe.

Low Engineer only

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC Temperature Sensor
  • PCB

Related codes

06/07/08

Your boiler is struggling to clear fumes properly, so it has safely shut down to prevent the risk of harmful gases entering your home.

Emergency Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flue fan
  • Air pressure switch
  • Venturi tube

Related codes

07

Your boiler has detected that hot water isn't moving around your radiators or pipes properly, causing it to stop to prevent overheating.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Central heating pump
  • Flow switch
  • Diverter valve

Related codes

08

Your boiler has stopped because the water pressure inside the system has dropped too low to operate safely.

High DIY-safe £80-150

What to check first

  1. Locate the filling loop (usually a silver braided hose with one or two valves underneath the boiler).
  2. Slowly open the valve(s) to allow mains water into the system until the pressure gauge on the front reads between 1.0 and 1.5 bar.
  3. Close the valve(s) tightly and restart the boiler.

Parts commonly replaced

  • Pressure relief valve
  • Filling loop
  • Pressure sensor

Related codes

09

Your boiler has lost the ability to measure the temperature of your hot water, which means it will stop providing hot water until the faulty sensor is replaced.

High Engineer only £120-200

Parts commonly replaced

  • DHW NTC Thermistor
  • Wiring Harness

Related codes

10

Your boiler has stopped producing hot water because a sensor that measures water temperature is providing an incorrect signal.

High Engineer only £120-180

Parts commonly replaced

  • DHW NTC Thermistor

Related codes

12

Your boiler has lost the ability to monitor the temperature of the water being sent to your radiators, so it has shut down as a precaution to prevent overheating.

High Engineer only £120-220

Parts commonly replaced

  • Central heating NTC thermistor sensor
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

18

Your boiler is currently trying to relight itself because it failed to catch a flame on the previous attempt.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition electrode
  • Gas valve
  • PCB

Related codes

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20

Your boiler is having trouble communicating with its internal controls due to a connection issue, which is preventing it from firing up.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Wiring harness
  • PCB

Related codes

23

Your boiler has detected that the internal exhaust fan is not spinning fast enough to safely clear fumes, so it has shut down to prevent a safety risk.

High Engineer only £180-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flue fan assembly
  • Air pressure switch
  • PCB (main circuit board)

Related codes

24

Your boiler is unable to safely move air and exhaust gases, so it has shut down to prevent any risk of fumes entering your home.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Fan assembly
  • Air pressure switch
  • PCB
25

Your boiler is failing to detect the temperature of your hot water cylinder, which means it will likely stop providing hot water until the faulty sensor is replaced.

High Engineer only £120-200

Parts commonly replaced

  • Domestic Hot Water (DHW) Thermistor
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

26

Your boiler has detected that a temperature sensor is not communicating correctly, which may prevent your hot water or heating from working reliably.

Medium Engineer only £120-200

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC Temperature Sensor
  • Wiring Harness

Related codes

29

Your boiler has stopped working because it cannot light the internal flame or keep it burning.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition electrode
  • Gas valve
  • Ionisation probe
  • PCB
30

Your boiler has detected that it is running too hot and has automatically shut down to prevent any internal damage.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Pump
  • NTC Thermistor
  • Primary Heat Exchanger
  • Diverter Valve
30 40

Your boiler has detected an issue with the ignition process and has shut down as a precaution to prevent unburnt gas from building up.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition electrode
  • Gas valve
  • PCB (Printed Circuit Board)
30 40 50

Your boiler has detected that hot water isn't moving through your heating system properly, so it has shut down to prevent itself from overheating.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Circulation pump
  • Flow sensor
  • System filter

Related codes

30 40 50 60

Your boiler has detected an issue with the air intake or exhaust system, causing it to shut down to prevent unsafe operation.

Emergency Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Air pressure switch
  • Fan assembly
  • Flue seals

Related codes

Showing 31–40 of 83
30 40 50 60 70 80

Your boiler has detected that it is running much hotter than it should be and has automatically switched itself off to prevent internal damage.

High Engineer only £120-£250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Pump
  • Diverter valve
  • Heat exchanger
  • NTC thermistor

Related codes

30 40 50 60 80

Your boiler has detected that the water inside it is getting too hot and has temporarily switched itself off to prevent any damage.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC Temperature Sensor
  • Central Heating Pump
  • Primary Heat Exchanger

Related codes

30 40 50 70

Your boiler has detected that the water pump inside is stuck or frozen, preventing it from circulating heat through your home.

High Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Circulation pump
  • Pump capacitor

Related codes

30 40 50 70 80

Your boiler has detected a flame signal when it shouldn't be running, which indicates a potential internal problem with the gas safety detection system.

Emergency Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Flame rectification electrode
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

30 40 60

Your boiler is struggling to read the temperature of the water returning to it, so it has safely shut down to prevent overheating.

High Engineer only £120-220

Parts commonly replaced

  • Heating Return Thermistor (NTC Sensor)
  • Wiring Harness
30 40 60 70

Your boiler is struggling to detect the temperature of the water for your taps and showers, so it has turned off the hot water to prevent any issues.

Medium Engineer only £120-220

Parts commonly replaced

  • Domestic Hot Water (DHW) NTC Thermistor
  • Wiring loom

Related codes

30 40 60 70 80

Your boiler is struggling to move water through its system, which prevents it from heating your home or water properly.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Central heating pump
  • Diverter valve
  • System filter

Related codes

30 40 60 80

Your boiler has detected a faulty reading from the sensor that manages your hot water temperature.

Medium Engineer only £120-200

Parts commonly replaced

  • Domestic Hot Water (DHW) NTC Thermistor

Related codes

30 50 70

Your boiler is struggling to clear exhaust fumes correctly because it is not detecting the necessary air pressure change to safely start the heating process.

High Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Air pressure switch
  • Fan unit
  • Venturi

Related codes

Showing 41–50 of 83
30 50 80

Your boiler has detected that the internal fan is not switching on, which prevents it from safely clearing waste gases.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flue fan
  • Air pressure switch
  • PCB

Related codes

30 60 70

Your boiler has lost its connection to the sensor that monitors your hot water cylinder temperature, causing it to stop heating your water.

High Engineer only £120-220

Parts commonly replaced

  • Domestic Hot Water (DHW) NTC Thermistor
  • Wiring harness
30 60 80

Your boiler is struggling to detect the temperature of the water stored in your hot water cylinder, which is preventing it from heating your water correctly.

Medium Engineer only £120-220

Parts commonly replaced

  • DHW NTC sensor
  • Wiring harness
  • PCB

Related codes

30 70

Your boiler is struggling to switch between heating your radiators and providing hot water, meaning you likely have no hot water from your taps.

High Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Diverter valve
  • Diverter valve actuator motor
30-80 (L, L, L, M, M, M)

Your boiler has detected that water is not flowing through the system correctly, which is preventing it from heating your home safely.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Circulation pump
  • Flow switch
  • Diverter valve
30-80 (L, L, M, L, M, M)

Your boiler's temperature sensor is disconnected or faulty, meaning it cannot accurately measure how hot the water is to safely heat your radiators.

High Engineer only £120-200

Parts commonly replaced

  • Central heating return NTC thermistor
  • Wiring harness
30-80 (L, L, M, M, M, M)

Your boiler is failing to light the flame safely, so it has purposefully shut down to prevent gas from building up.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition electrode
  • Gas valve
  • PCB
30-80 (L, M, L, L, L, M)

Your boiler is struggling to switch between heating your radiators and providing hot water, meaning you may have issues getting a hot shower or heat in your home.

Medium Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Diverter valve
  • Diverter valve motor
30-80 (L, M, L, M, L, M)

Your boiler is struggling to detect that air is flowing correctly to start the combustion process, preventing it from firing up.

High Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Air pressure switch
  • Venturi tube
  • Flue fan
30-80 (L, M, L, M, M, M)

Your boiler has detected that the water pump inside is stuck or not moving, usually because it has seized up during a period of inactivity.

High Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Central heating pump
  • Pump capacitor
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30-80 (L, M, M, L, L, M)

Your boiler is failing to detect the temperature of your hot water cylinder, which prevents it from heating your water correctly.

Medium Engineer only £120-220

Parts commonly replaced

  • Domestic Hot Water (DHW) sensor
  • NTC thermistor
30-80 (L, M, M, L, M, M)

Your boiler has lost the ability to detect the temperature of the water used for your taps and shower, so it has stopped providing hot water to ensure safety.

Medium Engineer only £120-220

Parts commonly replaced

  • Domestic Hot Water (DHW) NTC thermistor
  • Wiring harness
30-80 (L, M, M, M, M, M)

Your boiler has detected that it is running too hot and has automatically shut down to prevent damage to its internal parts.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Pump
  • Diverter Valve
  • Heat Exchanger
  • NTC Sensor
30-80 (M, L, L, M, L, M)

Your boiler is failing to start because it cannot detect that the air fan is running and the water pressure may be incorrectly sensed.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Air pressure switch
  • Printed circuit board (PCB)
  • Fan unit
30-80 (M, L, L, M, M, M)

Your boiler has detected that the water inside the system is not circulating properly, causing it to overheat and shut itself down for safety.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Circulation pump
  • Diverter valve
  • System filter
30-80 (M, L, M, L, L, M)

Your boiler is struggling to detect the temperature of the water in your separate hot water cylinder, which may result in a lack of hot water at your taps.

Medium Engineer only £120-220

Parts commonly replaced

  • DHW cylinder sensor
  • Wiring harness
  • PCB
30-80 (M, L, M, L, M, M)

Your boiler has detected an internal sensor failure affecting the hot water supply, meaning it cannot accurately tell if the water is hot enough to use.

Medium Engineer only £120-200

Parts commonly replaced

  • Domestic Hot Water (DHW) NTC Thermistor
  • Wiring harness
30-80 (M, L, M, M, M, M)

Your boiler has detected that it is getting too hot and has temporarily paused operating to prevent damage to its internal parts.

Medium Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC Sensor
  • Primary Heat Exchanger
  • Pump
30-80 (M, M, L, L, M, M)

Your boiler has detected that the water temperature sensor is not providing a valid reading, causing the system to stop working as a safety precaution.

High Engineer only £120-200

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC thermistor sensor
  • Wiring harness
30-80 (M, M, L, M, M, M)

Your boiler is mistakenly detecting a flame when it shouldn't be, which is a safety lockout preventing it from firing up.

Emergency Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ionisation electrode
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
Showing 61–70 of 83
30-80 (M, M, M, L, M, M)

Your boiler has detected that water is not flowing properly around your heating system, so it has safely shut down to prevent overheating.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Central Heating Pump
  • Diverter Valve
  • Primary Flow Sensor
31

Your boiler's main control panel and its internal display screen are having trouble sending information back and forth, causing the system to stop functioning properly.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Display PCB
  • Wiring harness
  • Main control PCB

Related codes

32

Your boiler's internal computer is unable to send information to its main controller, which prevents the unit from starting correctly.

High Engineer only £200-400

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main PCB
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

40

Your boiler has detected that it is getting too hot and has temporarily paused its operation to prevent damage.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC Temperature Sensor
  • Central Heating Pump
  • Plate Heat Exchanger
40 50 60 80

Your boiler is struggling to switch between heating your radiators and providing hot water, which may cause your taps to run cold or your heating to stay on constantly.

Medium Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Diverter valve
  • Diverter valve actuator motor

Related codes

40 50 70

Your boiler is struggling to accurately detect the temperature of the water being sent to your hot water tank, causing the system to stop heating it properly.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Domestic Hot Water (DHW) NTC Thermistor
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

40 50 80

Your boiler has lost the ability to measure the temperature of the water being stored for your taps, which prevents it from heating your hot water correctly.

High Engineer only £120-220

Parts commonly replaced

  • Domestic Hot Water (DHW) sensor
  • NTC thermistor

Related codes

40 60 70

Your boiler has failed to start its internal fan, which prevents it from safely igniting and providing heating or hot water.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flue fan
  • Air pressure switch
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)

Related codes

40 60 80

Your boiler is failing to start because it cannot confirm that the internal air pressure system is working correctly.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Air pressure switch
  • Venturi
  • Fan assembly

Related codes

40/06/08

Your boiler is failing to start because it cannot confirm that the internal fan is effectively clearing out used gases before ignition.

High Engineer only £120-220

Parts commonly replaced

  • Air pressure switch
  • Venturi
  • Fan assembly
Showing 71–80 of 83
50

Your boiler is not detecting enough water flowing through its internal heating system to operate safely.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Circulation pump
  • Flow switch
  • Primary heat exchanger

Related codes

50 60

Your boiler is struggling to detect the temperature of the water flowing into it, so it has safely shut down to prevent overheating.

High Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC Temperature Sensor
  • Wiring Harness

Related codes

50 70

Your boiler is experiencing a communication error with its hot water temperature sensor, which is preventing it from providing hot water correctly.

Medium Engineer only £120-180

Parts commonly replaced

  • Domestic Hot Water Thermistor

Related codes

50 70 80

Your boiler is failing to detect the temperature of the water entering the system, which is preventing it from heating your home safely.

High Engineer only £120-220

Parts commonly replaced

  • Heating return NTC sensor
  • Wiring harness
50 80

Your boiler is struggling to detect the temperature of your hot water supply because a connection or sensor inside has likely stopped working.

High Engineer only £120-220

Parts commonly replaced

  • DHW NTC thermistor
  • Wiring harness
60

Your boiler has detected a failure in the internal electronic control system, preventing it from operating safely.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main PCB
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

60 70

Your boiler has detected an issue with the circuit board's ability to communicate with the system sensors, causing it to stop operating to ensure safety.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main PCB
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

60 70 80

Your boiler has detected an issue with the air supply or exhaust gases, meaning it has safely shut down to prevent unsafe operation.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Air pressure switch
  • Flue fan
  • Venture pipe
60 80

Your boiler has detected an issue with the airflow system, which means it cannot safely flue away exhaust gases and has shut down to protect your home.

Emergency Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Air pressure switch
  • Flue fan
  • Venturi

Related codes

70

Your boiler has detected a failure in the internal electronic control board, preventing it from operating correctly.

High Engineer only £250-£450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main printed circuit board (PCB)
  • Wiring harness
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70 80

Your boiler has detected a problem with the internal water circulation system, which is preventing it from heating your home or water safely.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Circulation pump
  • Primary flow switch
  • Main PCB

Related codes

80

Your boiler has detected a communication error between its internal electronic control systems, causing the system to stop operating.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main PCB
  • Wiring harness
Noises in CH system

Your heating system is struggling due to trapped air or low water pressure, which is causing the banging or whooshing noises you are hearing.

Medium DIY-safe £80-150

What to check first

  1. Check the pressure gauge on the front of the boiler; if it is below 1 bar, use the filling loop to top it up to 1.5 bar.
  2. Turn off the boiler and let the radiators cool down.
  3. Use a radiator key to bleed each radiator starting from the ground floor up to the top floor to release trapped air.
  4. Re-check and top up the pressure gauge to 1.5 bar again if necessary.

Parts commonly replaced

  • Filling loop
  • Pressure relief valve
  • Automatic air vent