Citroën C3, DS3 Recall R/2010/136: Bonnet May Be Insecure, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 16 Sep 2010
- Launched
- 67
- vehicles in the UK
- MGN
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Citroën recalled C3, DS3 vehicles built between 23 December 2009 and 23 June 2010. The bonnet lock fixing bolts may not be fully secure which can result in noise and vibration and in rare cases insecure holding by the bonnet catch and lock. The dealer will check on recalled vehicles the tightness of the bonnet lock fixing bolts and where necessary tightened to specification. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The bonnet lock fixing bolts may not be fully secure which can result in noise and vibration and in rare cases insecure holding by the bonnet catch and lock.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: BONNET MAY BE INSECURE Defect: The bonnet lock fixing bolts may not be fully secure which can result in noise and vibration and in rare cases insecure holding by the bonnet catch and lock. Remedy: On recalled vehicles the tightness of the bonnet lock fixing bolts will be checked and where necessary tightened to specification.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in noise and vibration and in rare cases insecure holding by the bonnet catch and lock.
The Fix
The dealer will check on recalled vehicles the tightness of the bonnet lock fixing bolts and where necessary tightened to specification.
Are You Affected?
C3, DS3 built between 23 December 2009 and 23 June 2010 may be included. Citroën estimates 67 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 MGN or the DVSA reference R/2010/136. 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/2010/134 on 9 Sep 2010, for airbag may operate incorrectly. The one launched after it was R/2010/146 on 22 Sep 2010, for fuel may leak. You can also see every Citroën recall, all recalls launched in 2010 and door and latch recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2010/136, launched 16 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.