Citroën C3, DS3 Recall R/2011/156: Engine May Cut Out, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 24 Nov 2011
- Launched
- 589
- vehicles in the UK
- MNE
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Citroën recalled C3, DS3 vehicles built between 7 April 2010 and 21 May 2010. The earth cable for the battery may be too short and could break. The dealer will replace the battery earth cable. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The earth cable for the battery may be too short and could break. If this happens the vehicle electrical circuit will fail. This could cause the engine to cut out.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: ENGINE MAY CUT OUT Defect: The earth cable for the battery may be too short and could break. If this happens the vehicle electrical circuit will fail. This could cause the engine to cut out. Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles and replace the battery earth cable.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause the engine to cut out.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the battery earth cable.
Are You Affected?
C3, DS3 built between 7 April 2010 and 21 May 2010 may be included. Citroën estimates 589 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 MNE or the DVSA reference R/2011/156. 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/2011/137 on 11 Oct 2011, for airbag may not deploy correctly. The one launched after it was R/2011/161 on 8 Dec 2011, for pedal bracket may fail. You can also see every Citroën recall, all recalls launched in 2011 and loss of power recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2011/156, launched 24 November 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.