Vehicle recall R/2010/086

Citroen C3 recall: Loss of braking efficiency

DVSA recall R/2010/086 names the Citroen C3. It was launched 7 July 2010. It covers vehicles built 11 September 2008 to 15 January 2010.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2010/086
Launched: 7 July 2010
Issued by: CITROEN
Manufacturer reference: MFF
Vehicles: 7,760 across the lines below

What can go wrong

It has been established that on some C3's the rigid section of the front brake hose may be deformed or twisted. This could result in a deterioration of the braking efficiency.

The fix

Recall the affected vehicles and inspect the brake hose for distortion and replace if required.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Citroen C3	11 September 2008 to 15 January 2010	7,760

Is a specific car affected? A recall lists models and build dates, not individual vehicles, so these pages cannot tell you whether one car is included. Enter the registration on the DVSA vehicle recall checker on GOV.UK, or give the vehicle identification number (VIN) to the manufacturer or one of its dealers. Buying used? Ask the seller for proof that any recall work was done.

Other recalls for these models

R/2010/076 Front axle may detach 7 July 2010, Citroen C3, DS3
R/2010/132 Incorrect subframe bolt torque may affect vehicle handling 9 September 2010, Citroen C3
R/2010/136 Bonnet may be insecure 16 September 2010, DS3, Citroen C3
R/2010/146 Fuel may leak 22 September 2010, Citroen C3, DS3
R/2010/043 Loss of drive 19 April 2010, DS3, Citroen C3
R/2010/155 Lights may fail without warning 5 October 2010, Citroen C3, Citroen C2, Citroen Dispatch and others

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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.

Recall wording is DVSA's, with capitals and punctuation tidied and American spellings such as tire, center and windshield given in British English. We list a recall when its make and model match a car or van family with at least 1,000 DVSA MOT tests from 2022 to 2025, and when the maker of the vehicle issued it.

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