Vehicle recall R/2012/129

Citroen Nemo and others recall: Engine may fail

DVSA recall R/2012/129 names the Citroen Nemo, Citroen C3, Citroen C1 and DS3. It was launched 14 November 2012. It covers vehicles built 26 May 2010 to 26 August 2010.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2012/129
Launched: 14 November 2012
Issued by: CITROEN
Manufacturer reference: MQM
Vehicles: 1,169 across the whole recall

What can go wrong

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.

The fix

Recall affected vehicles and replace con-rod shell bearings.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. DVSA gives one vehicle number for the whole recall: 1,169.
Model	Built
Citroen C1	26 May 2010 to 26 August 2010
Citroen C3	26 May 2010 to 26 August 2010
Citroen Nemo	26 May 2010 to 26 August 2010
DS3	26 May 2010 to 26 August 2010

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/2012/126 Brake efficiency could be reduced 2 November 2012, Citroen C3
R/2012/123 Wheel bolts may become loose 24 October 2012, DS3, Citroen C3
R/2012/099 Rear cross member may crack 22 October 2012, Citroen Nemo
R/2013/002 Braking assistance may be reduced 15 January 2013, Citroen Nemo
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

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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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