Citroën C3, DS3 Recall R/2010/076: Front Axle May Detach, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 7 Jul 2010
- Launched
- 36
- vehicles in the UK
- MFV
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Citroën recalled C3, DS3 vehicles built between 5 January 2010 and 2 June 2010. The front axle fixings may not have been tightened sufficiently. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to check the front axle fixings and where necessary tighten them to specification. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The front axle fixings may not have been tightened sufficiently. This may result in the front axle becoming insecure which may in rare cases if not corrected cause directional control to become impaired.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FRONT AXLE MAY DETACH Defect: The front axle fixings may not have been tightened sufficiently. This may result in the front axle becoming insecure which may in rare cases if not corrected cause directional control to become impaired. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check the front axle fixings and where necessary tighten them to specification.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in the front axle becoming insecure which may in rare cases if not corrected cause directional control to become impaired.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to check the front axle fixings and where necessary tighten them to specification.
Are You Affected?
C3, DS3 built between 5 January 2010 and 2 June 2010 may be included. Citroën estimates 36 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.
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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 MFV or the DVSA reference R/2010/076. 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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| C3, C3 AircrossCitroen C3 C3 Aircross brake pedal bracket connection | Urgent | R/2025/514 | |
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This is one of 414 Citroën recalls in DVSA’s data. The Citroën recall launched before it was R/2010/054 on 20 Jun 2010, for fuel pipes may leak. The one launched after it was R/2010/086 on 7 Jul 2010, for loss of braking efficiency. You can also see every Citroën recall, all recalls launched in 2010 and suspension recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2010/076, launched 7 July 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.