Citroën C1 recalls

12 official safety recalls for the Citroën C1 from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) and the EU Safety Gate, newest first. Recall repairs are normally free at the maker’s dealers.

Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:

  1. Rear seat belt stitching may be incorrect

    Reported December 2, 2020Model years 2020DVSA recall R/2020/3553 vehicles affected

    Some rear seat belts may have incorrect stitching connecting the buckle to the anchor plate. The belts will be checked and relaced if needed.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    THE STITCHING PATTERN USED ON THE REAR SEAT BELT MATERIAL IS NOT TO CORRECT SPECIFICATION
    Defect
    On affected vehicles some rear seat belts may have incorrect stitching on the belt material to connect the buckle to the anchor plate.
    Remedy
    Check seat belts and relace if necessary.

  2. Rear window glass bonding may not meet specification

    Reported December 12, 2018Model years 2005–2013DVSA recall R/2018/35951,349 vehicles affected

    The bonding between the rear window glass and its hinge assemblies may not meet specification. The window will be checked and, if needed, replaced or its hinges rebonded.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    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.

  3. Steering column may fail

    Reported June 27, 2016Model years 2014DVSA recall R/2016/136EU Safety Gate A12/0843/16342 vehicles affected

    A steering column component may be out of specification and fail, causing loss of directional control. Keepers are advised not to use affected vehicles; the column will be examined and replaced if the component is affected.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    STEERING COLUMN MAY FAIL UNEXPECTEDLY
    Defect
    A component of the steering column may not be to specification and could fail. If this occurs there would be a loss of directional control.
    Remedy
    The manufacturer will contact keepers of affected vehicles and advise not to use the vehicle. Examine vehicles and on those with the affected component replace the steering column.

  4. Front bumper may not absorb impact as designed

    Reported January 30, 2015Model years 2014DVSA recall R/2015/0243 vehicles affected

    A defect in the front bumper frame may affect its ability to absorb impact in a collision. The frame will be replaced if needed.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    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.

  5. Front shock absorber rod may break

    Reported December 19, 2014Model years 2013DVSA recall R/2014/1731,518 vehicles affected

    An internal fault may cause a front shock absorber rod to break, affecting the front suspension and the driver's ability to control the vehicle. Both front shock absorbers will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    LOSS OF CONTROL
    Defect
    The front shock absorber rod may have an internal fault which could cause it to brake. This could have an adverse affect on the front suspension and the driver's ability to control the vehicle.
    Remedy
    On affected vehicles replace both front shock absorbers.

  6. Rear cross-member weld may break

    Reported February 25, 2014Model years 2013DVSA recall R/2014/028358 vehicles affected

    A non-compliant weld could break, partly detach the axle and cause loss of control. The rear weld will be checked and the cross-member replaced if needed.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    REAR CROSS-MEMBER MAY FAIL AND CAUSE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL
    Defect
    On subject vehicles a weld on the rear cross member might be non-compliant and eventually cause the weld between the cross member and the vehicle body to break. This may lead to a partial detachment of the axle and cause the driver to lose control.
    Remedy
    Contact keepers using DVLA and manufacturer's records. Check the compliance of the weld on the O/S/R and if necessary replace the cross member.

  7. Engine may fail due to faulty bearings

    Reported November 14, 2012Model years 2010DVSA recall R/2012/1294,676 vehicles affected

    Con-rod shell bearings may wear prematurely and could cause engine failure. Dealers will replace the bearings.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    ENGINE MAY FAIL
    Defect
    It has been established that the con-rod (big end) shell bearings may not have been manufactured to specification. This could lead to premature deterioration of the shells and if not identified it could result in engine failure.
    Remedy
    Recall affected vehicles and replace con-rod shell bearings.

  8. Front suspension arm may not be securely mounted

    Reported June 20, 2011Model years 2011DVSA recall R/2011/0706 vehicles affected

    A defect in the left-hand front chassis may mean the suspension arm is not securely held. The remedy is to replace the left-hand front chassis member.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    SUSPENSION MAY FAIL
    Defect
    The left hand side front chassis may have a nonconformity which may lead to a risk of poor securing of the suspension arm.
    Remedy
    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the left hand side front chassis member.

  9. Crankshaft fault may cause engine failure

    Reported November 5, 2010Model years 2010DVSA recall R/2010/192216 vehicles affected

    Incorrect machining may leave the crankshaft out of specification, causing insufficient lubrication and possible engine failure. The engine will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    ENGINE MAY FAIL
    Defect
    Due to incorrect machining it is possible that the crankshaft is not to the correct specification which can lead to insufficient lubrication of the crankshaft and subsequent engine failure.
    Remedy
    Recall all affected vehicles and replace the engine.

  10. Accelerator pedal may stick partially depressed

    Reported February 19, 2010DVSA recall R/2010/01234 vehicles affected

    Friction in the accelerator pedal mechanism may make the pedal harder to press or slower to return; rarely, it may remain partially depressed. A reinforcing plate will be fitted to the pedal mechanism.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    ACCELERATOR PEDAL MAY FAIL TO RETURN TO IDLE
    Defect
    It has been identified that within the mechanism of the accelerator pedal there is a friction lever which interacts with a sliding surface. Over time and under certain conditionsthe contact surfaces may generated excessive friction and latterly the movement of the accelerator pedal. This over time and under certain conditions will result in the accelerator pedal becoming intermittently more difficult to push; or slower to return. In rare instances the accelerator pedal can remain in the partially depressed position.
    Remedy
    Recalled vehicles will have a reinforcing plate fitted within the accelerator pedal mechanism which will ensure continued correct functionality.

  11. Wheel studs may become loose

    Reported July 28, 2009Model years 2009DVSA recall R/2009/075169 vehicles affected

    Substandard tapping of one or more wheel stud holes may reduce the wheel stud to hub torque setting, allowing studs to become loose. The hubs will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    WHEEL STUDS MAY BECOME LOOSE
    Defect
    A possible substandard tapping of one or more of the wheel stud holes may result in a reduction of the wheel stud to hub torque setting.
    Remedy
    Recall affected vehicles and replace hubs.

  12. Fuel tank joint may leak

    Reported November 7, 2007Model years 2007DVSA recall R/2007/16533 vehicles affected

    A faulty joint between the fuel tank and supply pipe may cause a fuel leak. The tank will be inspected and replaced if necessary.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    POSSIBILITY OF FUEL LEAK
    Defect
    It has been identified that during the fuel tank production process the joint between the tank and the fuel supply pipe assembly may not have been produced to the correct standard. Should this indeed be the case leakage from the supply pipe area of the fuel tank might occur.
    Remedy
    Recalled vehicles will have the fuel tank inspected and replaced as necessary.

Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.

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