Citroën C3, DS3 Recall R/2010/043: Loss Of Drive, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 19 Apr 2010
- Launched
- 114
- vehicles in the UK
- MEZ
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Citroën recalled C3, DS3 vehicles. The front right hand drive-shaft may fail. The dealer will check and if necessary replace the right hand drive-shaft. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The front right hand drive-shaft may fail.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: LOSS OF DRIVE Defect: The front right hand drive-shaft may fail. Remedy: Recall the affected vehicles to check and if necessary replace the right hand drive-shaft
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: loss of drive.
The Fix
The dealer will check and if necessary replace the right hand drive-shaft.
Are You Affected?
C3, DS3 may be included. Citroën estimates 114 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 MEZ or the DVSA reference R/2010/043. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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/2010/030 on 16 Mar 2010, for braking performance may be affected. The one launched after it was R/2010/060 on 4 Jun 2010, for front seat belt may not lock correctly. You can also see every Citroën recall, all recalls launched in 2010 and loss of power recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2010/043, launched 19 April 2010. 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.