Citroën C3 Recall R/2011/087: Parking Brake May Not Apply Fully, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 14 Jul 2011
- Launched
- 3,773
- vehicles in the UK
- MHM
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Citroën recalled C3 vehicles built between 11 January 2010 and 1 July 2010. A component within the parking brake assembly may not meet conformity this could result in a lengthening of the handbrake travel which could have an affect on the parking brake efficiency. The dealer will replace the non-conformity components. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A component within the parking brake assembly may not meet conformity this could result in a lengthening of the handbrake travel which could have an affect on the parking brake efficiency.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: PARKING BRAKE MAY NOT APPLY FULLY Defect: A component within the parking brake assembly may not meet conformity this could result in a lengthening of the handbrake travel which could have an affect on the parking brake efficiency. Remedy: Recall the affected vehicles and replace the non-conformity components.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in a lengthening of the handbrake travel which could have an affect on the parking brake efficiency.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the non-conformity components.
Are You Affected?
C3 built between 11 January 2010 and 1 July 2010 may be included. Citroën estimates 3,773 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 MHM or the DVSA reference R/2011/087. 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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| 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/2011/082 on 11 Jul 2011, for power steering assistance may fail. The one launched after it was R/2011/093 on 21 Jul 2011, for spare wheel may detach. You can also see every Citroën recall, all recalls launched in 2011 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2011/087, launched 14 July 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.