Citroën C2, C3, C3 Pluriel Recall R/2008/150: Front Suspension Wishbone Could Become Loose, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 20 Oct 2008
- Launched
- 4,652
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2008/150
- DVSA reference
Citroën recalled C2, C3, C3 Pluriel vehicles built between 14 January 2008 and 18 March 2008. The tightening torque for the front suspension wishbone mounting bolts has proved insufficient. The recall notice describes the fix as: retorque front suspension wishbone bolts. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The tightening torque for the front suspension wishbone mounting bolts has proved insufficient. This can lead to loosening represented by abnormal noise.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FRONT SUSPENSION WISHBONE COULD BECOME LOOSE Defect: The tightening torque for the front suspension wishbone mounting bolts has proved insufficient. This can lead to loosening represented by abnormal noise Remedy: Recall affected vehicles and retorque front suspension wishbone bolts
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to loosening represented by abnormal noise.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: retorque front suspension wishbone bolts.
Are You Affected?
C2, C3, C3 Pluriel built between 14 January 2008 and 18 March 2008 may be included. Citroën estimates 4,652 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/2008/150. 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?.
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This is one of 414 Citroën recalls in DVSA’s data. The Citroën recall launched before it was R/2008/134 on 22 Sep 2008, for rear seat cushion may become insecure. The one launched after it was R/2008/163 on 14 Nov 2008, for parking brake may be ineffective. You can also see every Citroën recall, all recalls launched in 2008 and suspension recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2008/150, launched 20 October 2008. 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.