Citroën C3 Recall R/2023/335: On Affected Vehicles The Fuel Tank Is Not To Specification Due To A Deviation In The…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 23 Nov 2023
- Launched
- 17
- vehicles in the UK
- MB4/231198EE
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Citroën recalled C3 vehicles built between 24 October 2023 and 30 October 2023. The fuel tank is not to specification due to a deviation in the manufacturing process which could lead to a potential risk of fuel seepage. The dealer will replace fuel tank. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The fuel tank is not to specification due to a deviation in the manufacturing process which could lead to a potential risk of fuel seepage.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: On affected vehicles the fuel tank is not to specification due to a deviation in the manufacturing process which could lead to a potential risk of fuel seepage. Defect: On affected vehicles the fuel tank is not to specification due to a deviation in the manufacturing process which could lead to a potential risk of fuel seepage. Remedy: Replace fuel tank.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to a potential risk of fuel seepage.
The Fix
The dealer will replace fuel tank.
Are You Affected?
C3 built between 24 October 2023 and 30 October 2023 may be included. Citroën estimates 17 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 MB4/231198EE or the DVSA reference R/2023/335. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| C3, C3 AircrossAlarm triggered randomly: BCM software | Low | R/2026/122 | |
| C3, C3 Aircross, C4, C4XAlternator protection | Urgent | R/2026/073 | |
| C3Citroen C3 v5 Autonomous telematics box cannot connect to server | Low | R/2025/487 | |
| C3, C3 AircrossCitroen C3 C3 Aircross brake pedal bracket connection | Urgent | R/2025/514 | |
| Berlingo, C3, C3 Aircross, C4 and 5 moreOn board diagnostics | Low | R/2025/346 |
This is one of 414 Citroën recalls in DVSA’s data. The Citroën recall launched before it was R/2023/305 on 10 Oct 2023, for on affected vehicles the hydraulic power steering hose is not according to specification…. The one launched after it was R/2024/136 on 13 Mar 2024, for cross carline Engine software. You can also see every Citroën recall, all recalls launched in 2023 and fuel leak recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2023/335, launched 23 November 2023. 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.