Citroën C3 Picasso Recall R/2010/054: Fuel Pipes May Leak, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 20 Jun 2010
- Launched
- 611
- vehicles in the UK
- MEX
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Citroën recalled C3 Picasso vehicles built between 21 January 2010 and 2 March 2010. The fuel supply lines may not be correctly routed under the vehicle and may contact the heat shield. The dealer will fit additional securing fixings. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The fuel supply lines may not be correctly routed under the vehicle and may contact the heat shield. Should this occur it can result in chaffing of the fuel pipe which can cause a leak.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FUEL PIPES MAY LEAK Defect: The fuel supply lines may not be correctly routed under the vehicle and may contact the heat shield. Should this occur it can result in chaffing of the fuel pipe which can cause a leak. Remedy: Recall the affected vehicles and fit additional securing fixings.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in chaffing of the fuel pipe which can cause a leak.
The Fix
The dealer will fit additional securing fixings.
Are You Affected?
C3 Picasso built between 21 January 2010 and 2 March 2010 may be included. Citroën estimates 611 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 MEX or the DVSA reference R/2010/054. 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 Picasso, C4 V2, DS3, DS4The operation of the brake vacumn pump may be affected due to material detaching from the timing belt | Urgent | R/2021/238 | |
| C3 Picasso, C4, C4 Picasso, DS3 and 2 moreDue to the calibration of the engine management software NOX emissions may not comply with regulatory limits | Low | R/2019/329 | |
| C3, C3 Picasso, C4, C4 Picasso and 2 moreOil leak may damage engine | Low | R/2016/042 | |
| C3 PicassoThe weld plates of the tailgate strut mounting plates may not conform | Book soon | R/2014/037 | |
| Berlingo, C3, C3 Picasso, C4 and 2 moreFuel may leak and create fire risk | Urgent | R/2014/025 |
This is one of 414 Citroën recalls in DVSA’s data. The Citroën recall launched before it was R/2010/060 on 4 Jun 2010, for front seat belt may not lock correctly. The one launched after it was R/2010/076 on 7 Jul 2010, for front axle may detach. You can also see every Citroën recall, all recalls launched in 2010 and fuel leak recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2010/054, launched 20 June 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.