IMMEDIATE ACTION REQUIRED: Stop drive warning issued for some Citroen C3 and DS3 cars
Posted 22 June 2025 — Anyone
IMMEDIATE ACTION REQUIRED
Stop drive Warning issued for some Citroen C3 and DS3 cars
A ‘stop drive’ recall has been issued across Europe by Citroën for C3 and DS3 models as of today, Friday 20 June 2025.
This is due to an issue with the airbag system and includes all C3 and DS3 vehicles built between 2009-2017 and some built between 2018-19.
DVSA fully supports the manufacturer’s decision to issue this notice.
What do I have to do?
Citroën will issue advice directly to owners of affected cars with guidance on getting the issue repaired.
If you drive one of the affected models, you should not drive it. This includes using it for driving lessons or on a driving test. You can check if your car is affected using the Citroën online checker tool clickhere using the cars Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).
Driving examiners and ADI examiners will check any Citroën C3 and DS3 models brought for test have had the necessary repairs carried out using the Citroën safety recall checker before taking them out. If the recall checker shows the repair still needs to be carried out, it will not be able to be used on test.
Telling your pupils
We are contacting all candidates with a car or instructor driving test to make them aware of the recall, how to check if their car is affected and what to do if it is.
If you or your pupils need to cancel a test due to the recall you will not lose your fee if you cancel your test within the 10 days short notice cancellation period if you do this before the 20 July 2025.
The online application form for refund applications will be available from Monday 23 June 2025.
Find out more here clickhere and sign up to get an email alert when the application form is available.