Citroën C3 Recall R/2011/113: Tailgate May Not Secure Correctly, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 30 Aug 2011
- Launched
- 34
- vehicles in the UK
- MME
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Citroën recalled C3 vehicles built between 12 April 2011 and 14 April 2011. The tailgate may fall from the open position because of a potentially faulty ball joint to strut link. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to check and if necessary replace the tailgate struts. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The tailgate may fall from the open position because of a potentially faulty ball joint to strut link.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: TAILGATE MAY NOT SECURE CORRECTLY Defect: The tailgate may fall from the open position because of a potentially faulty ball joint to strut link. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check and if necessary replace the tailgate struts.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: tailgate may not secure correctly.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to check and if necessary replace the tailgate struts.
Are You Affected?
C3 built between 12 April 2011 and 14 April 2011 may be included. Citroën estimates 34 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 MME or the DVSA reference R/2011/113. 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, C3 AircrossAlarm triggered randomly: BCM software | Low | R/2026/122 | |
| C3, C3 Aircross, C4, C4XAlternator protection | Urgent | R/2026/073 | |
| 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/2011/104 on 11 Aug 2011, for may cause damage to drive belts. The one launched after it was R/2011/114 on 31 Aug 2011, for fire may occur. You can also see every Citroën recall, all recalls launched in 2011 and door and latch recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2011/113, launched 30 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.