Citroën C3, C3 Picasso, DS3 Recall R/2012/074: Abs/esp May Not Operate Correctly, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 6 Jul 2012
- Launched
- 963
- vehicles in the UK
- MQC
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Citroën recalled C3, C3 Picasso, DS3 vehicles built between 7 June 2011 and 27 January 2012. The ABS block may not conform to manufacturer specification. The dealer will check the hydraulic ABS/ESP block and if necessary replaced. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The ABS block may not conform to manufacturer specification. This could affect the operation of the ABS/ESP systems on the rare occasions that they are activated.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: ABS/ESP MAY NOT OPERATE CORRECTLY Defect: The ABS block may not conform to manufacturer specification. This could affect the operation of the ABS/ESP systems on the rare occasions that they are activated. Remedy: The hydraulic ABS/ESP block will be checked and if necessary replaced.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: abs/esp may not operate correctly.
The Fix
The dealer will check the hydraulic ABS/ESP block and if necessary replaced.
Are You Affected?
C3, C3 Picasso, DS3 built between 7 June 2011 and 27 January 2012 may be included. Citroën estimates 963 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 MQC or the DVSA reference R/2012/074. 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/2012/062 on 1 May 2012, for engine may cut out. The one launched after it was R/2012/076 on 9 Jul 2012, for engine may cut out. You can also see every Citroën recall, all recalls launched in 2012 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2012/074, launched 6 July 2012. 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.