Citroën C2, C3, C3 Pluriel And 1 More Recall R/2009/113: Lights May Switch Off Unexpectedly, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 19 Oct 2009
- Launched
- 37,086
- vehicles in the UK
- MBT
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Citroën recalled C2, C3, C3 Pluriel and 1 more vehicles built between 21 December 2006 and 27 March 2008. Due to incorrect positioning of the exterior lighting control ring by the lighting management system the lights may switch off unexpectedly. The dealer will update the lighting management software. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Due to incorrect positioning of the exterior lighting control ring by the lighting management system the lights may switch off unexpectedly.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: LIGHTS MAY SWITCH OFF UNEXPECTEDLY Defect: It has been identified that due to incorrect positioning of the exterior lighting control ring by the lighting management system the lights may switch off unexpectedly. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the lighting management software updated
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: lights may switch off unexpectedly.
The Fix
The dealer will update the lighting management software. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
C2, C3, C3 Pluriel and 1 more built between 21 December 2006 and 27 March 2008 may be included. Citroën estimates 37,086 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 MBT or the DVSA reference R/2009/113. 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/2009/100 on 19 Oct 2009, for brake performance may be affected. The one launched after it was R/2009/121 on 22 Oct 2009, for brake performance may be affected. You can also see every Citroën recall and all recalls launched in 2009.
Source: DVSA recall R/2009/113, launched 19 October 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.