Citroën C3 Picasso Recall R/2010/118: Windscreen Trim May Detach, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 24 Aug 2010
- Launched
- 13,234
- vehicles in the UK
- MFM
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Citroën recalled C3 Picasso vehicles. The security of the windscreen trim may deteriorate over a period of time. The dealer will check security of trim and if required replace trim. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The security of the windscreen trim may deteriorate over a period of time. This could ultimately result in detachment of the trim.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: WINDSCREEN TRIM MAY DETACH Defect: The security of the windscreen trim may deteriorate over a period of time. This could ultimately result in detachment of the trim. Remedy: Recall affected vehicles check security of trim and if required replace trim.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: windscreen trim may detach.
The Fix
The dealer will check security of trim and if required replace trim.
Are You Affected?
C3 Picasso may be included. Citroën estimates 13,234 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 MFM or the DVSA reference R/2010/118. 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/2010/111 on 9 Aug 2010, for braking efficiency may be compromised. The one launched after it was R/2010/132 on 9 Sep 2010, for incorrect subframe bolt torque may affect vehicle handling. You can also see every Citroën recall and all recalls launched in 2010.
Source: DVSA recall R/2010/118, launched 24 August 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.