Recalls: Citroën Mk.3 C3
Overview
Manufacturers, or importers, issue recalls for defects or faults which have the potential to cause injury. Generally, manufacturers will inform the original buyers if their vehicle is subject to a recall and of the steps required to remedy the defect or fault. Please note that the recalls below (if any) are for Australian-delivered vehicles only. Furthermore, the number of recalls should not be taken as an indication of a model’s reliability or its safety more generally.
Recalls: Citroën Mk.3 C3
2017-20 Citroën C3: ageing oil could affect timing belt and brake vacuum pump
In May 2023, recall campaign HLX was issued for 2017-20 Citroën C3 vehicles. In these vehicles, ageing of the engine oil could cause material to detach from the timing belt and this could affect operation of the brake vacuum pump. If left unrepaired, this condition may result in a reduction or loss of braking performance – this could increase the risk of a collision and injury to vehicle occupants and/or other road users. To fix, a software update was to be applied which improved the vacuum diagnosis to provide an earlier warning about the risk of loss or reduction of braking assistance. Furthermore, the timing belt would be checked and, if needed, replaced with other components of the braking assistance system and the vacuum pump. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see REC-005687.
2022 Citroën C3: rear cross-member could crack
In August 2023, recall campaign JJN was issued for 2022 Citroën C3 vehicles. In these vehicles, the rear cross-member may not have been manufactured to specifications and could crack. If this occurred while the vehicle was being driven, the driver may lose control of the vehicle. This condition increased the risk of a collision and injury to vehicle occupants and other road users. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see REC-005742.
Problems and faults: Citroen Mk.3 C3
Overview
This section identifies potential problems, causes and fixes based on the experiences of owners and repairers, online sources and technical service bulletins. This information is provided solely for reference purposes and AustralianCar.Reviews recommends that only properly qualified persons carry out repairs or modifications. Furthermore, the number of items below should not be taken as an indicator of a model’s reliability or the frequency with which they may occur.
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Problems and faults: Citroën Mk.3 C3
No troubleshooting information is currently available for the Citroën Mk.3 C3.
