Citroën C3 Recall R/2011/062: Brake Servo May Not Conform To Specification, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 20 May 2011
- Launched
- 22
- vehicles in the UK
- MLA
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Citroën recalled C3 vehicles built between 5 January 2011 and 2 February 2011. An internal component of the braking assistance circuit amplifier may not be in conformity. The dealer will replace the amplifier (Servo). You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
An internal component of the braking assistance circuit amplifier may not be in conformity. This could result in reduction of braking over time.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: BRAKE SERVO MAY NOT CONFORM TO SPECIFICATION Defect: On the affected vehicles an internal component of the braking assistance circuit amplifier may not be in conformity. This could result in reduction of braking over time. Remedy: Replacement of the amplifier (Servo).
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in reduction of braking over time.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the amplifier (Servo).
Are You Affected?
C3 built between 5 January 2011 and 2 February 2011 may be included. Citroën estimates 22 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 MLA or the DVSA reference R/2011/062. 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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|---|---|---|---|
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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/2011/049 on 18 Apr 2011, for electric parking brake may malfunction. The one launched after it was R/2011/061 on 17 Jun 2011, for passenger may influence brake operation. You can also see every Citroën recall, all recalls launched in 2011 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2011/062, launched 20 May 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.