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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

  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. 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

  12. 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

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.