Vehicle recall R/2010/012

Citroen C1 recall: Accelerator pedal may fail to return to idle

DVSA recall R/2010/012 names the Citroen C1. It was launched 19 February 2010. DVSA does not record the build dates for this recall.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2010/012
Launched: 19 February 2010
Issued by: CITROEN
Manufacturer reference: MEG
Vehicles: 34 across the lines below

What can go wrong

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.

The fix

Recalled vehicles will have a reinforcing plate fitted within the accelerator pedal mechanism which will ensure continued correct functionality.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Citroen C1	not recorded	34

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Other recalls for these models

R/2009/075 Wheel studs may become loose 28 July 2009, Citroen C1
R/2010/192 Engine may fail 5 November 2010, Citroen C1, Citroen C3, Citroen Nemo
R/2011/070 Suspension may fail 20 June 2011, Citroen C1
R/2007/165 Possibility of fuel leak 7 November 2007, Citroen C1
R/2012/129 Engine may fail 14 November 2012, Citroen Nemo, Citroen C3, Citroen C1 and others
R/2014/028 Rear cross-member may fail and cause driver to lose control 25 February 2014, Citroen C1

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Source

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: DVSA vehicle recall records (RecallsFile.csv), recalls launched 1992 to 2026. Recall data updated 22 September 2026.

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