Citroën C1 Recall R/2015/024: Bumper May Not Perform As Designed In A Collision, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 30 Jan 2015
- Launched
- 3
- vehicles in the UK
- NHD
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Citroën recalled C1 vehicles built between 13 November 2014 and 14 November 2014. Some vehicles may have a small defect in the front bumper frame. The recall notice describes the fix as: if required replace front bumper frame. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Some vehicles may have a small defect in the front bumper frame. This may affect its impact absorption in the even of a collision.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: BUMPER MAY NOT PERFORM AS DESIGNED IN A COLLISION Defect: Affected vehicles may have a small defect in the front bumper frame. This may affect its impact absorption in the even of a collision. Remedy: If required replace front bumper frame.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: bumper may not perform as designed in a collision.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: if required replace front bumper frame.
Are You Affected?
C1 built between 13 November 2014 and 14 November 2014 may be included. Citroën estimates 3 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 NHD or the DVSA reference R/2015/024. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| C1The stitching pattern used on the rear seat belt material is not to correct specification | Urgent | R/2020/355 | |
| C1The bonding of the rear door window glass to the hinge assemblies may not conform to specification | Book soon | R/2018/359 | |
| C1Steering column may fail unexpectedly | Urgent | R/2016/136 | |
| C1Loss of control | Urgent | R/2014/173 | |
| C1Rear cross-member may fail and cause driver to lose control | Book soon | R/2014/028 |
This is one of 414 Citroën recalls in DVSA’s data. The Citroën recall launched before it was R/2014/173 on 19 Dec 2014, for loss of control. The one launched after it was R/2015/055 on 9 Mar 2015, for engine may stall. You can also see every Citroën recall and all recalls launched in 2015.
Source: DVSA recall R/2015/024, launched 30 January 2015. 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.