Citroën C3, DS3 Recall R/2011/165: Suspension Fixings May Loosen, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 9 Dec 2011
- Launched
- 7
- vehicles in the UK
- MNT
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Citroën recalled C3, DS3 vehicles built between 22 June 2011 and 13 September 2011. The front suspension lower swivel joint may not be tightened correctly. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to check and where necessary correct the tightening torque of the lower swivel joint clamp bolt. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The front suspension lower swivel joint may not be tightened correctly. If the bolt slackens the joint may separate. This could adversely affect the directional control of the vehicle.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: SUSPENSION FIXINGS MAY LOOSEN Defect: The front suspension lower swivel joint may not be tightened correctly. If the bolt slackens the joint may separate. This could adversely affect the directional control of the vehicle. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check and where necessary correct the tightening torque of the lower swivel joint clamp bolt.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: suspension fixings may loosen.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to check and where necessary correct the tightening torque of the lower swivel joint clamp bolt.
Are You Affected?
C3, DS3 built between 22 June 2011 and 13 September 2011 may be included. Citroën estimates 7 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 MNT or the DVSA reference R/2011/165. 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/2011/161 on 8 Dec 2011, for pedal bracket may fail. The one launched after it was R/2012/005 on 25 Jan 2012, for engine may cut out. You can also see every Citroën recall, all recalls launched in 2011 and suspension recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2011/165, launched 9 December 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.