What is the most common problem with Citroen C3? Is it the engine, transmissions, electronics, suspension or reliability? Owner experience in our forum, or the number of recalls involving specific car parts, may provide the answer.
Recent Citroën C3 Problems
CITROEN C3 (2023) – The fuel tank is not to specification
CITROEN C3 (2023-10-24 – 2023-10-30) RECALL: Problem description: On affected vehicles the fuel tank is not to specification due to a deviation in the manufacturing process which could lead to a potential risk of fuel seepage.
CITROEN C3 (2021) – THE DRIVE SHAFT
CITROEN C3 (10/04/2021 – 21/04/2021) RECALL: Problem description: The right-hand side drive shaft outer joint may break due to incorrect hardening of the joint pinion during manufacturing.
CITROEN C3 (2020 – 2021) – THE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT
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 tightened, or not fitted correctly.
If you wish to know more about possible 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 Owners’ Reviews.
Latest EU Rapex Citroën C3 Problems
- Citroen C3 (2017 – 2022)on 08/09/2025
A software error in the engine control unit prevents the malfunction indicator light (MIL) from switching on if the urea injector stops working. This can lead […]
- Citroen C3 (2024 – 2025)on 23/08/2025
The vehicle may have a fuel leak in the high-pressure hose, between the high-pressure pump and the rail, because of loose nuts. This may cause a fire in the […]
- Citroen C3 (2017 – 2023)on 25/07/2025
Due to oil carbonisation and high contact pressure, the 7 mm camshaft chain resistance can be reduced. This may cause the camshaft chain to break, leading to […]
Currently 7104 Recalls