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dave - 07 Nov 2006 12:04 GMT

I have just returned from leaving my car c3 (2003 model) exclusive in
a citroen garage for a service and was surprised and alarmed to find
that the car had 2 broken front suspension springs .

This alarmed me as learnt that my C3 was not the only C3 with the same
problem. The garage informed me that they had ordered the new
assemblies and would fit them the following day

My major concern for all c3 drivers is why hasnt this been subject of a
recall ? ,
Are the lives of drivers being risked ?

Especially as I have undertaken several long motorway drives at 70 mph
recently.

Have any others had similiar experiences?

the garage have promised to phone when repaired will update

dave

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Adrian - 07 Nov 2006 12:36 GMT

> My major concern for all c3 drivers is why hasnt this been subject of a
> recall ? ,

Apart from this one...?

http://www.vosa.gov.uk/vosa/apps/recalls/searches/expand.asp?uniqueID=
2414688006959F588025709A0059ACD5

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Tony Fisk - 07 Nov 2006 19:24 GMT

> Apart from this one...?

http://www.vosa.gov.uk/vosa/apps/recalls/searches/expand.asp?uniqueID=2414688006
959F588025709A0059ACD5

... not to mention the same thing on Picassos and Berlingos.

I'm still not impressed by the strap-on cup solution, either from an owner
or an engineering viewpoint!!

TF

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Tunku - 11 Nov 2006 19:04 GMT

> I'm still not impressed by the strap-on cup solution, either from an
> owner or an engineering viewpoint!!

That does reek of bodge. I think I'd prefer different springs !

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Tony Fisk - 11 Nov 2006 23:42 GMT

> That does reek of bodge. I think I'd prefer different springs !

It's the lower spring bearing plate that is weak, IIRC. It can
rot/bend/break and the strut effectively collapses and lets the spring drop
on to the tyre - not much fun in a corner or at speed IMHO.

TF

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dave - 14 Nov 2006 16:13 GMT

> I have just returned from leaving my car c3 (2003 model) exclusive in
> a citroen garage for a service and was surprised and alarmed to find
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> dave

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dave - 14 Nov 2006 16:24 GMT

following i dont want to alarm anybody but the european manufacturer of
the springs produced a batch of springs which were faulty but not just
citroen cars these were across a whole range of cars the addition of
this cup was to prevent the springs going into the tyres
my cups were fitted approx 12 months ago. citroen have known about this
potental problem for 3+ years I sugest you ask your garage to change
your springs as mine has now done free of charge buit the further you
get from 3yrs(from new) then it is possible that u may have to pay

> > I have just returned from leaving my car c3 (2003 model) exclusive in
> > a citroen garage for a service and was surprised and alarmed to find
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> >
> > dave

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