Overview

• A Which? investigation found that hundreds of Citroën C3 and DS3 vehicles under stop-drive recall remained listed for sale online without any safety warnings.
• Autotrader added prominent recall notices to all Citroën C3 listings and contacted sellers to verify each car’s Takata airbag recall status.
• Stellantis is rolling out additional airbag replacement sites and mobile repair teams to boost capacity amid dealer backlogs extending into early 2026.
• Many owners face wait times of several months for repairs and limited access to courtesy cars, with insurers refusing road coverage until airbags are replaced.
• Vehicle owners are urged to check their VIN on Citroën’s website and register for free Takata airbag replacements to ensure safe, legal driving.