Citroën C3 Recall R/2025/074: Citroen C3 Jet Cooling Nozzle Failure, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 19 Feb 2025
- Launched
- 10,574
- vehicles in the UK
- NS8-241538EE
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Citroën recalled C3 vehicles built between 7 October 2022 and 20 June 2024. The engine is at risk of becoming damaged because of an inadequate oil supply from an oil jet cooling nozzle. The dealer will replace the engine oil and filter. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The engine is at risk of becoming damaged because of an inadequate oil supply from an oil jet cooling nozzle.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Citroen C3 Jet cooling nozzle failure Defect: On affected vehicles the engine is at risk of becoming damaged because of an inadequate oil supply from an oil jet cooling nozzle. Remedy: Replace the engine oil and filter.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: citroen C3 Jet cooling nozzle failure.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the engine oil and filter.
Are You Affected?
C3 built between 7 October 2022 and 20 June 2024 may be included. Citroën estimates 10,574 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 NS8-241538EE or the DVSA reference R/2025/074. 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?.
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/2025/070 on 14 Feb 2025, for citroen automomous telematics box. The one launched after it was R/2025/091 on 4 Mar 2025, for citroen autonomous telematics box failure after OTA update. You can also see every Citroën recall and all recalls launched in 2025.
Source: DVSA recall R/2025/074, launched 19 February 2025. 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.