Citroën C3, DS3 Recall R/2010/146: Fuel May Leak, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 22 Sep 2010
- Launched
- 44
- vehicles in the UK
- MGQ
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Citroën recalled C3, DS3 vehicles built between 4 January 2010 and 16 June 2010. The fuel tank mounting bolts may have been incorrectly torqued this may cause the mountings to become loose which can lead to stress on the fuel pipes and subsequently a fuel leak. The dealer will check and if necessary retorque of the mounting bolts. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The fuel tank mounting bolts may have been incorrectly torqued this may cause the mountings to become loose which can lead to stress on the fuel pipes and subsequently a fuel leak.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FUEL MAY LEAK Defect: The fuel tank mounting bolts may have been incorrectly torqued this may cause the mountings to become loose which can lead to stress on the fuel pipes and subsequently a fuel leak. Remedy: Recall the affected vehicles to check and if necessary retorque of the mounting bolts.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause the mountings to become loose which can lead to stress on the fuel pipes and subsequently a fuel leak.
The Fix
The dealer will check and if necessary retorque of the mounting bolts.
Are You Affected?
C3, DS3 built between 4 January 2010 and 16 June 2010 may be included. Citroën estimates 44 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 MGQ or the DVSA reference R/2010/146. 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/2010/136 on 16 Sep 2010, for bonnet may be insecure. The one launched after it was R/2010/155 on 5 Oct 2010, for lights may fail without warning. You can also see every Citroën recall, all recalls launched in 2010 and fuel leak recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2010/146, launched 22 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.