Citroën C3 Picasso Recall R/2011/061: Passenger May Influence Brake Operation, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 17 Jun 2011
- Launched
- 24,213
- vehicles in the UK
- MLT
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Citroën recalled C3 Picasso vehicles built between 29 July 2008 and 31 May 2011. The brakes could be inadvertently applied by the passenger. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to fit a cover over the cross shaft lobe on the passenger side. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The brakes could be inadvertently applied by the passenger.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: PASSENGER MAY INFLUENCE BRAKE OPERATION Defect: The brakes could be inadvertently applied by the passenger. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to fit a cover over the cross shaft lobe on the passenger side.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: passenger may influence brake operation.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to fit a cover over the cross shaft lobe on the passenger side.
Are You Affected?
C3 Picasso built between 29 July 2008 and 31 May 2011 may be included. Citroën estimates 24,213 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 MLT or the DVSA reference R/2011/061. 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
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| C3 Picasso, C4 V2, DS3, DS4The operation of the brake vacumn pump may be affected due to material detaching from the timing belt | Urgent | R/2021/238 | |
| C3 Picasso, C4, C4 Picasso, DS3 and 2 moreDue to the calibration of the engine management software NOX emissions may not comply with regulatory limits | Low | R/2019/329 | |
| C3, C3 Picasso, C4, C4 Picasso and 2 moreOil leak may damage engine | Low | R/2016/042 | |
| C3 PicassoThe weld plates of the tailgate strut mounting plates may not conform | Book soon | R/2014/037 | |
| Berlingo, C3, C3 Picasso, C4 and 2 moreFuel may leak and create fire risk | Urgent | R/2014/025 |
This is one of 414 Citroën recalls in DVSA’s data. The Citroën recall launched before it was R/2011/062 on 20 May 2011, for brake servo may not conform to specification. The one launched after it was R/2011/070 on 20 Jun 2011, for suspension may fail. You can also see every Citroën recall, all recalls launched in 2011 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2011/061, launched 17 June 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.