Vehicle recall R/2010/192

Citroen C1 and others recall: Engine may fail

DVSA recall R/2010/192 names the Citroen C1, Citroen C3 and Citroen Nemo. It was launched 5 November 2010. It covers vehicles built 10 May 2010 to 17 October 2010.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2010/192
Launched: 5 November 2010
Issued by: CITROEN
Manufacturer reference: MHB
Vehicles: DVSA lists 72 on each model line

What can go wrong

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.

The fix

Recall all affected vehicles and replace the engine.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. DVSA lists the same vehicle number on each line: 72. It may be a figure per line or for the whole recall.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Citroen C1	10 May 2010 to 17 October 2010	72
Citroen C3	10 May 2010 to 17 October 2010	72
Citroen Nemo	10 May 2010 to 17 October 2010	72

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/2010/155 Lights may fail without warning 5 October 2010, Citroen C3, Citroen C2, Citroen Dispatch and others
R/2010/146 Fuel may leak 22 September 2010, Citroen C3, DS3
R/2010/136 Bonnet may be insecure 16 September 2010, DS3, Citroen C3
R/2010/132 Incorrect subframe bolt torque may affect vehicle handling 9 September 2010, Citroen C3
R/2011/003 Rear seat security may fail in an impact 17 January 2011, Citroen C3
R/2010/086 Loss of braking efficiency 7 July 2010, Citroen C3

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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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