Citroën C3 Recall R/2005/020: The Securing Nuts Of The Sunroof May Fail, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 8 Feb 2005
- Launched
- 64
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2005/020
- DVSA reference
Citroën recalled C3 vehicles built between 1 October 2004 and 1 October 2004. The C3 vehicles concerned are fitted with a panoramic sunroof in respect of which the mobile glass has securing nuts that do not meet the manufacturer's quality requirements. The dealer will replace the sunroof securing nuts. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The C3 vehicles concerned are fitted with a panoramic sunroof in respect of which the mobile glass has securing nuts that do not meet the manufacturer's quality requirements.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE SECURING NUTS OF THE SUNROOF MAY FAIL Defect: The C3 vehicles concerned are fitted with a panoramic sunroof in respect of which the mobile glass has securing nuts that do not meet the manufacturer's quality requirements. Remedy: Recall affected vehicles and replace the sunroof securing nuts.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the securing nuts of the sunroof may fail.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the sunroof securing nuts.
Are You Affected?
C3 built between 1 October 2004 and 1 October 2004 may be included. Citroën estimates 64 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Citroën, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Citroën.
- Book with any franchised Citroën dealer, quoting the DVSA reference R/2005/020. See how to get a Citroën recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
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|---|---|---|---|
| C3, C3 AircrossAlarm triggered randomly: BCM software | Low | R/2026/122 | |
| C3, C3 Aircross, C4, C4XAlternator protection | Urgent | R/2026/073 | |
| C3Citroen C3 v5 Autonomous telematics box cannot connect to server | Low | R/2025/487 | |
| C3, C3 AircrossCitroen C3 C3 Aircross brake pedal bracket connection | Urgent | R/2025/514 | |
| Berlingo, C3, C3 Aircross, C4 and 5 moreOn board diagnostics | Low | R/2025/346 |
This is one of 414 Citroën recalls in DVSA’s data. The Citroën recall launched before it was R/2005/016 on 7 Feb 2005, for abnormal wear on the dashboard harness. The one launched after it was R/2005/057 on 25 Apr 2005, for diesel fuel return pipe may leak. You can also see every Citroën recall and all recalls launched in 2005.
Source: DVSA recall R/2005/020, launched 8 February 2005. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.