Citroën C3 Recall R/2011/003: Rear Seat Security May Fail In An Impact, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 17 Jan 2011
- Launched
- 38
- vehicles in the UK
- MHJ
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Citroën recalled C3 vehicles built between 20 July 2010 and 21 July 2010. Possible nonconformity of the welding between the cross rail under the floor and its end piece. The dealer will check the assembly and repair if necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Possible nonconformity of the welding between the cross rail under the floor and its end piece. This possible nonconformity may mean that the rear seats are not held correctly in place in the event of a serious impact.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: REAR SEAT SECURITY MAY FAIL IN AN IMPACT Defect: Possible nonconformity of the welding between the cross rail under the floor and its end piece. This possible nonconformity may mean that the rear seats are not held correctly in place in the event of a serious impact. Remedy: Checking of the assembly and repair if necessary.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: rear seat security may fail in an impact.
The Fix
The dealer will check the assembly and repair if necessary.
Are You Affected?
C3 built between 20 July 2010 and 21 July 2010 may be included. Citroën estimates 38 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 MHJ or the DVSA reference R/2011/003. 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
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| C3Citroen C3 v5 Autonomous telematics box cannot connect to server | Low | R/2025/487 | |
| C3, C3 AircrossCitroen C3 C3 Aircross brake pedal bracket connection | Urgent | R/2025/514 | |
| Berlingo, C3, C3 Aircross, C4 and 5 moreOn board diagnostics | Low | R/2025/346 |
This is one of 414 Citroën recalls in DVSA’s data. The Citroën recall launched before it was R/2010/223 on 17 Dec 2010, for braking assistance may not perform correctly. The one launched after it was R/2011/015 on 15 Feb 2011, for short circuit may occur. You can also see every Citroën recall and all recalls launched in 2011.
Source: DVSA recall R/2011/003, launched 17 January 2011. 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.