Citroën C1 Recall R/2007/165: Possibility Of Fuel Leak, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 7 Nov 2007
- Launched
- 33
- vehicles in the UK
- YFC
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Citroën recalled C1 vehicles built between 16 May 2007 and 25 May 2007. 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. The dealer will inspect the fuel tank and replaced as necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
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.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBILITY OF FUEL LEAK Defect: 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. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the fuel tank inspected and replaced as necessary.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: possibility of fuel leak.
The Fix
The dealer will inspect the fuel tank and replaced as necessary.
Are You Affected?
C1 built between 16 May 2007 and 25 May 2007 may be included. Citroën estimates 33 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 campaign code YFC or the DVSA reference R/2007/165. 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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|---|---|---|---|
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| C1The bonding of the rear door window glass to the hinge assemblies may not conform to specification | Book soon | R/2018/359 | |
| C1Steering column may fail unexpectedly | Urgent | R/2016/136 | |
| C1Bumper may not perform as designed in a collision | Low | R/2015/024 | |
| C1Loss of control | Urgent | R/2014/173 |
This is one of 414 Citroën recalls in DVSA’s data. The Citroën recall launched before it was R/2007/164 on 7 Nov 2007, for possibility of extended brake pedal travel. The one launched after it was R/2007/163 on 12 Nov 2007, for possible loss of power steering. You can also see every Citroën recall, all recalls launched in 2007 and fuel leak recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2007/165, launched 7 November 2007. 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.