Vehicle recall R/2012/126

Citroen C3 recall: Brake efficiency could be reduced

DVSA recall R/2012/126 names the Citroen C3. It was launched 2 November 2012. It covers vehicles built 12 July 2012.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2012/126
Launched: 2 November 2012
Issued by: CITROEN
Manufacturer reference: MSK
Vehicles: 49 across the lines below

What can go wrong

The nearside front brake hose may not be properly secured and could chafe. If not noticed the chafing could cause loss of brake fluid and the warning lamp to illuminate. Additionally it is possible the braking efficiency could be adversely affected.

The fix

Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check and where necessary correctly secure the nearside front brake hose or replace the hose.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Citroen C3	12 July 2012	49

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Other recalls for these models

R/2012/123 Wheel bolts may become loose 24 October 2012, DS3, Citroen C3
R/2012/129 Engine may fail 14 November 2012, Citroen Nemo, Citroen C3, Citroen C1 and others
R/2012/076 Engine may cut out 9 July 2012, DS3, Citroen C3, Citroen C3 Picasso
R/2012/074 ABS/ESP may not operate correctly 6 July 2012, DS3, Citroen C3, Citroen C3 Picasso
R/2012/062 Engine may cut out 1 May 2012, DS3, Citroen C3
R/2013/068 Rear screen may detach 7 June 2013, DS3, 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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