Citroën C3 Recall R/2010/132: Incorrect Subframe Bolt Torque May Affect Vehicle Handling, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 9 Sep 2010
- Launched
- 16
- vehicles in the UK
- MFQ
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Citroën recalled C3 vehicles built between 4 February 2010 and 11 February 2010. The bolts securing the engine cradle to the chassis may not be fully secure. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to replace all the securing bolts and tighten them to the correct specification. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The bolts securing the engine cradle to the chassis may not be fully secure. There is a possibility that the bolts may loosen which will result in noise vibration and in rare cases an alteration in vehicle handling.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: INCORRECT SUBFRAME BOLT TORQUE MAY AFFECT VEHICLE HANDLING Defect: The bolts securing the engine cradle to the chassis may not be fully secure. There is a possibility that the bolts may loosen which will result in noise vibration and in rare cases an alteration in vehicle handling. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace all the securing bolts and tighten them to the correct specification.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in noise vibration and in rare cases an alteration in vehicle handling.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to replace all the securing bolts and tighten them to the correct specification.
Are You Affected?
C3 built between 4 February 2010 and 11 February 2010 may be included. Citroën estimates 16 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 MFQ or the DVSA reference R/2010/132. 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/2010/118 on 24 Aug 2010, for windscreen trim may detach. The one launched after it was R/2010/134 on 9 Sep 2010, for airbag may operate incorrectly. You can also see every Citroën recall and all recalls launched in 2010.
Source: DVSA recall R/2010/132, launched 9 September 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.