Citroën C1 Recall R/2009/075: Wheel Studs May Become Loose, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 28 Jul 2009
- Launched
- 169
- vehicles in the UK
- MBY
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Citroën recalled C1 vehicles built between 1 May 2009 and 31 May 2009. 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. The dealer will replace hubs. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
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.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: WHEEL STUDS MAY BECOME LOOSE Defect: 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. Remedy: Recall affected vehicles and replace hubs.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in a reduction of the wheel stud to hub torque setting.
The Fix
The dealer will replace hubs.
Are You Affected?
C1 built between 1 May 2009 and 31 May 2009 may be included. Citroën estimates 169 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 MBY or the DVSA reference R/2009/075. 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
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| C1The stitching pattern used on the rear seat belt material is not to correct specification | Urgent | R/2020/355 | |
| 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/2009/067 on 3 Jul 2009, for spare wheel carrier heat shield could become detached. The one launched after it was R/2009/099 on 9 Oct 2009, for rear damper may become insecure. You can also see every Citroën recall and all recalls launched in 2009.
Source: DVSA recall R/2009/075, launched 28 July 2009. 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.