Citroën C2, C3, C3 Pluriel And 2 More Recall R/2010/155: Lights May Fail Without Warning, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 5 Oct 2010
- Launched
- 12,950
- vehicles in the UK
- MFL
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Citroën recalled C2, C3, C3 Pluriel and 2 more vehicles built between 4 July 2007 and 27 March 2008. The position of the exterior lighting control ring may not be detected by the lighting management system and the lights may switch off without warning. The dealer will update the lighting management software. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The position of the exterior lighting control ring may not be detected by the lighting management system and the lights may switch off without warning.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: LIGHTS MAY FAIL WITHOUT WARNING Defect: It has been identified that the position of the exterior lighting control ring may not be detected by the lighting management system and the lights may switch off without warning. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the lighting management software updated.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: lights may fail without warning.
The Fix
The dealer will update the lighting management software. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
C2, C3, C3 Pluriel and 2 more built between 4 July 2007 and 27 March 2008 may be included. Citroën estimates 12,950 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 MFL or the DVSA reference R/2010/155. 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/2010/146 on 22 Sep 2010, for fuel may leak. The one launched after it was R/2010/159 on 11 Oct 2010, for roof flap may detach. You can also see every Citroën recall and all recalls launched in 2010.
Source: DVSA recall R/2010/155, launched 5 October 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.