Citroën C3 Recall R/2011/104: May Cause Damage To Drive Belts, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 11 Aug 2011
- Launched
- 1,057
- vehicles in the UK
- MLZ
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Citroën recalled C3 vehicles built between 6 January 2010 and 3 July 2010. The fixing bracket of the air unit on the engine may break under the effect of vibration. The dealer will remove the bracket and replace with washers. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The fixing bracket of the air unit on the engine may break under the effect of vibration. This could affect some of the surrounding components.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO DRIVE BELTS Defect: The fixing bracket of the air unit on the engine may break under the effect of vibration. This could affect some of the surrounding components. Remedy: Remove the bracket and replace with washers
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause dAMAGE TO DRIVE BELTS.
The Fix
The dealer will remove the bracket and replace with washers.
Are You Affected?
C3 built between 6 January 2010 and 3 July 2010 may be included. Citroën estimates 1,057 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 MLZ or the DVSA reference R/2011/104. 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/2011/093 on 21 Jul 2011, for spare wheel may detach. The one launched after it was R/2011/113 on 30 Aug 2011, for tailgate may not secure correctly. You can also see every Citroën recall and all recalls launched in 2011.
Source: DVSA recall R/2011/104, launched 11 August 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.