Citroën C1 Recall R/2018/359: The Bonding Of The Rear Door Window Glass To The Hinge Assemblies May Not Conform To…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 12 Dec 2018
- Launched
- 51,349
- vehicles in the UK
- GMM
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Citroën recalled C1 vehicles built between 1 February 2005 and 21 November 2013. The bonding of the rear door window glass to the hinge assemblies may not conform to specification. The dealer will check and if necessary replace the rear window or re- bond the rear window glass hinges. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The bonding of the rear door window glass to the hinge assemblies may not conform to specification.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE BONDING OF THE REAR DOOR WINDOW GLASS TO THE HINGE ASSEMBLIES MAY NOT CONFORM TO SPECIFICATION Defect: On the affected vehicles the bonding of the rear door window glass to the hinge assemblies may not conform to specification. Remedy: Check and if necessary replace the rear window or re- bond the rear window glass hinges.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the bonding of the rear door window glass to the hinge assemblies may not conform to specification.
The Fix
The dealer will check and if necessary replace the rear window or re- bond the rear window glass hinges.
Are You Affected?
C1 built between 1 February 2005 and 21 November 2013 may be included. Citroën estimates 51,349 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 GMM or the DVSA reference R/2018/359. 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 | |
| C1Steering column may fail unexpectedly | Urgent | R/2016/136 | |
| C1Bumper may not perform as designed in a collision | Low | R/2015/024 | |
| 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/2018/348 on 4 Dec 2018, for ancillaries belt tensioner mounting may not be correct to specification. The one launched after it was R/2019/009 on 14 Jan 2019, for the steering column universal joint clamp may be incorrectly fitted to the steering column. You can also see every Citroën recall, all recalls launched in 2018 and door and latch recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2018/359, launched 12 December 2018. 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.