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Citroën C1 safety recalls

Every road vehicle recall DVSA lists for the Citroën C1 since 1992: what the problem is, how it is put right, how many vehicles it covers and when they were built. Newest first.

Recalls for the Citroën C1. Also see car recalls by year and make.

Last updated
Records analysed
12 recalls matched to this model
Methodology
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  • Recalls since 1992 12 launched 2007 to 2020
  • Most recent 2 December 2020 DVSA recall R/2020/355
  • Recalls 2016 to 2025 3 launched in those ten years
  • Busiest year 2010 2 recalls launched

Does a recall affect your Citroën C1?

Not every Citroën C1 is affected. Each recall covers cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, which DVSA’s file does not list in full. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check with its registration, or ask the manufacturer or a dealer, who can check the VIN.

Citroën C1 recalls by year

Recalls launched each year, 2007 to 2026

2010 had the most, with 2. A count of recalls is not a measure of safety: one recall can cover a handful of cars or tens of thousands.

Citroën C1 safety recalls by year of launch
Year Recalls
’07 1
’08 0
’09 1
’10 2
’11 1
’12 1
’13 0
’14 2
’15 1
’16 1
’17 0
’18 1
’19 0
’20 1
’21 0
’22 0
’23 0
’24 0
’25 0
’26 0

Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated

Every Citroën C1 recall, newest first

2020 1 recall

The stitching pattern used on the rear seat belt material is not to correct specification

Launched 2 December 2020 DVSA recall R/2020/355 Manufacturer ref. HJT

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.
Vehicles affected
3 C1 vehicles
Built
27 Aug 2020 to 30 Sept 2020

2018 1 recall

The bonding of the rear door window glass to the hinge assemblies may not conform to specification

Launched 12 December 2018 DVSA recall R/2018/359 Manufacturer ref. GMM

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.
Vehicles affected
51,349 C1 vehicles
Built
1 Feb 2005 to 21 Nov 2013

2016 1 recall

Steering column may fail unexpectedly

Launched 27 June 2016 DVSA recall R/2016/136 Manufacturer ref. NTF

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.
Vehicles affected
342 C1 vehicles
Built
9 Sept 2014 to 15 Oct 2014

2015 1 recall

Bumper may not perform as designed in a collision

Launched 30 January 2015 DVSA recall R/2015/024 Manufacturer ref. NHD

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.
Vehicles affected
3 C1 vehicles
Built
13 Nov 2014 to 14 Nov 2014

2014 2 recalls

Loss of control

Launched 19 December 2014 DVSA recall R/2014/173 Manufacturer ref. NFL

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.
Vehicles affected
1,518 C1 vehicles
Built
20 Jun 2013 to 27 Aug 2013

Rear cross-member may fail and cause driver to lose control

Launched 25 February 2014 DVSA recall R/2014/028 Manufacturer ref. NAS

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.
Vehicles affected
358 C1 vehicles
Built
25 Jul 2013 to 31 Jul 2013

2012 1 recall

Engine may fail

Launched 14 November 2012 DVSA recall R/2012/129 Manufacturer ref. MQM

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.
Vehicles affected
1,169 across everything the recall covers
Built
26 May 2010 to 26 Aug 2010

2011 1 recall

Suspension may fail

Launched 20 June 2011 DVSA recall R/2011/070 Manufacturer ref. MLN

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.
Vehicles affected
6 C1 vehicles
Built
15 Feb 2011

2010 2 recalls

Engine may fail

Launched 5 November 2010 DVSA recall R/2010/192 Manufacturer ref. MHB

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.
Vehicles affected
72 across everything the recall covers
Built
10 May 2010 to 17 Oct 2010

Accelerator pedal may fail to return to idle

Launched 19 February 2010 DVSA recall R/2010/012 Manufacturer ref. MEG

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.
Vehicles affected
34 C1 vehicles
Built
Build dates not given

2009 1 recall

Wheel studs may become loose

Launched 28 July 2009 DVSA recall R/2009/075 Manufacturer ref. MBY

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.
Vehicles affected
169 C1 vehicles
Built
1 May 2009 to 31 May 2009

2007 1 recall

Possibility of fuel leak

Launched 7 November 2007 DVSA recall R/2007/165 Manufacturer ref. YFC

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.
Vehicles affected
33 C1 vehicles
Built
16 May 2007 to 25 May 2007

Data sources and methodology

Datasets used on this page
Figures Source Period Records Updated
Safety recalls Vehicle safety recalls Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Derived statistics UK Motoring 		January 1992 to September 2026 12 recalls matched to this model 15 September 2026
  • Road vehicle recalls (DVSA numbers starting R/) whose model names match the Citroën C1. DVSA records some recalls under a range or chassis name we cannot match, so this list may be incomplete.
  • Vehicles affected is the number the manufacturer reported to DVSA. When one recall covers several models, DVSA often gives only the total.
  • Build dates are the periods the manufacturer gave. Some recalls have none. VINs are not shown.
  • Concerns written in capitals have been put in sentence case, and apostrophes lost in DVSA’s file have been put back. The text is otherwise DVSA’s.
How we calculate these figures All data sources

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