Citroen C1 recalls
DVSA has published 12 safety recalls that name the Citroen C1 since 2007, 1 of them since 2020. Between them they cover at least 55,056 UK vehicles of this model.
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All Citroen C1 recalls, newest first
C1 · the stitching pattern used on the rear seat belt material is not to correct specification
2 Dec 2020 · R/2020/355
On affected vehicles some rear seat belts may have incorrect stitching on the belt material to connect the buckle to the anchor plate.
Fix: Check seat belts and relace if necessary.
3 vehicles · built 27 Aug 2020 to 30 Sep 2020
C1 · the bonding of the rear door window glass to the hinge assemblies may not conform to specification
12 Dec 2018 · R/2018/359
On the affected vehicles the bonding of the rear door window glass to the hinge assemblies may not conform to specification.
Fix: Check and if necessary replace the rear window or re- bond the rear window glass hinges.
51,349 vehicles · built 1 Feb 2005 to 21 Nov 2013
C1 · steering column may fail unexpectedly
27 Jun 2016 · R/2016/136
A component of the steering column may not be to specification and could fail. If this occurs there would be a loss of directional control.
Fix: The manufacturer will contact keepers of affected vehicles and advise not to use the vehicle. Examine vehicles and on those with the affected component replace the steering column.
342 vehicles · built 9 Sep 2014 to 15 Oct 2014
C1 · bumper may not perform as designed in a collision
30 Jan 2015 · R/2015/024
Affected vehicles may have a small defect in the front bumper frame. This may affect its impact absorption in the even of a collision.
Fix: If required replace front bumper frame.
3 vehicles · built 13 Nov 2014 to 14 Nov 2014
C1 · loss of control
19 Dec 2014 · R/2014/173
The front shock absorber rod may have an internal fault which could cause it to brake. This could have an adverse affect on the front suspension and the driver's ability to control the vehicle.
Fix: On affected vehicles replace both front shock absorbers.
1,518 vehicles · built 20 Jun 2013 to 27 Aug 2013
C1 · rear cross-member may fail and cause driver to lose control
25 Feb 2014 · R/2014/028
On subject vehicles a weld on the rear cross member might be non-compliant and eventually cause the weld between the cross member and the vehicle body to break. This may lead to a partial detachment of the axle and cause the driver to lose control.
Fix: Contact keepers using DVLA and manufacturer's records. Check the compliance of the weld on the O/S/R and if necessary replace the cross member.
358 vehicles · built 25 Jul 2013 to 31 Jul 2013
C1, C3, DS3, NEMO · engine may fail
14 Nov 2012 · R/2012/129
It has been established that the con-rod (big end) shell bearings may not have been manufactured to specification. This could lead to premature deterioration of the shells and if not identified it could result in engine failure.
Fix: Recall affected vehicles and replace con-rod shell bearings.
1,169 vehicles · built 26 May 2010 to 26 Aug 2010
C1 · suspension may fail
20 Jun 2011 · R/2011/070
The left hand side front chassis may have a nonconformity which may lead to a risk of poor securing of the suspension arm.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the left hand side front chassis member.
6 vehicles · built 15 Feb 2011 to 15 Feb 2011
C1, C3, NEMO · engine may fail
5 Nov 2010 · R/2010/192
Due to incorrect machining it is possible that the crankshaft is not to the correct specification which can lead to insufficient lubrication of the crankshaft and subsequent engine failure.
Fix: Recall all affected vehicles and replace the engine.
72 vehicles · built 10 May 2010 to 17 Oct 2010
C1 · accelerator pedal may fail to return to idle
19 Feb 2010 · R/2010/012
It has been identified that within the mechanism of the accelerator pedal there is a friction lever which interacts with a sliding surface. Over time and under certain conditionsthe contact surfaces may generated excessive friction and latterly the movement of the accelerator pedal. This over time and under certain conditions will result in the accelerator pedal becoming intermittently more difficult to push; or slower to return. In rare instances the accelerator pedal can remain in the partially depressed position.
Fix: Recalled vehicles will have a reinforcing plate fitted within the accelerator pedal mechanism which will ensure continued correct functionality.
34 vehicles
C1 · wheel studs may become loose
28 Jul 2009 · R/2009/075
A possible substandard tapping of one or more of the wheel stud holes may result in a reduction of the wheel stud to hub torque setting.
Fix: Recall affected vehicles and replace hubs.
169 vehicles · built 1 May 2009 to 31 May 2009
C1 · possibility of fuel leak
7 Nov 2007 · R/2007/165
It has been identified that during the fuel tank production process the joint between the tank and the fuel supply pipe assembly may not have been produced to the correct standard. Should this indeed be the case leakage from the supply pipe area of the fuel tank might occur.
Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the fuel tank inspected and replaced as necessary.
33 vehicles · built 16 May 2007 to 25 May 2007
Other Citroen models
- C3 69
- C4 53
- Spacetourer 49
- Berlingo 45
- Dispatch 34
- C4 Picasso 34
- DS3 33
- Relay 31
- Dispatch IV 24
- C5 24
- C8 20
- DS4 19
Source: DVSA recalls register, check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk, copy dated 6 Sep 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. A recall is listed here when DVSA names this model in it; the build dates on each recall say which cars it covers, and a registration check confirms your own.