Common problems with the Citroën C3
Some problems will only occur after many years of operation, others are related to technical solutions and forced the manufacturer to issue a recall. In the following overview, you will find the most common problems for the Citroën C3, for which Citroën has announced a recall through the EU Rapex system. For recalls and faults found in the UK scroll down.
If the problem is corrected in time, it may not affect the overall reliability of your Citroën C3. However, the fault can often remain unresolved because the previous owner didn´t know about the recall or ignored the manufacturer’s letter.
The good news is that automakers usually provide unlimited time to correct such defects for free. Check to see if all of the potential problems with your Citroën C3 have been resolved in the past. How to do it, we give advice on a special page.
Latest C3’s Issues in the EU
The computer software used only in after-sales operations and for a limited period (October 2020 to January 2021) was incorrect. This … .
The outer pinion of the right driveshaft may break due to lack of heat treatment during the manufacture of the part … .
The gas generator of the driver and/or front-seat passenger airbag could be defective. This may result in uncontrolled inflation and the … .
If you wish to know more about eventual problems of a specific car (e.g. real mileage, potential traffic accidents damages, odometer rollback, repairs, etc.), then we suggest going to HPI-Check.
See also: Citroën C3 Owners’ Reviews.
Latest C3’s Issues in the UK
- CITROEN C3 (2020 – 2021) – THE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINTon 09. 06. 2021
CITROEN C3 (03/01/2020 – 24/03/2021) RECALL: Problem description: The front lower ball-joint locating bolt and fixing nut might have been incorrectly ... .
- CITROEN C3 (2013 – 2017) – THE BRAKE VACUUM PUMP – TIMING BELTon 20. 01. 2021
CITROEN C3 (20/03/2013 – 01/04/2017) RECALL: Problem description: The brake vacuum pump may be affected by material detaching from the timing ... .
- CITROEN C3 (2009 – 2017) – FRONT AIRBAGon 17. 09. 2020
CITROEN C3 (02/09/2009 – 12/04/2017) RECALL: Problem description: Front airbag igniters may not deploy correctly.
