Citroen C4 Front Bumper: Fitment, Sensors & Common Damage

On the C4, a real cost figure worth knowing: genuine parking sensors run around £117 each — plus a distinct fault where sensors disable themselves when the ignition turns on.

Generation covered: this guide is for the current C4 (launched 2021, facelifted 2024), with particular focus on 2021–2023 registered examples now old enough for parts to be a common search. Check your logbook or VIN if you're unsure which generation you have.

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A Genuine Cost Figure Worth Knowing Before Ordering Sensors

Worth knowing before pricing up a repair: genuine Citroën/Peugeot parking sensors have been quoted at around £117 each from the dealer — a significant cost if more than one has failed. Quality aftermarket alternatives claiming compatibility with the genuine OEM part number are available considerably cheaper, though it's worth confirming with the seller that colour-coding and genuine fitment compatibility are accurate before ordering.

A genuine, distinct fault pattern worth knowing about: one documented case saw parking sensors that could be manually enabled with the engine off, but automatically reverted to disabled the moment the ignition was turned on — a specific pattern pointing toward a module logic issue tied to ignition state rather than the sensors themselves. If you're experiencing this exact pattern, describing it precisely this way to a technician narrows down the likely cause considerably.

It's also worth knowing that a single faulty sensor can sometimes cause the entire system to log a fault without pinpointing which one — a genuinely useful, free test worth trying: with the sensors switched on, listen closely to each one for an audible buzz or click as it pulses; a sensor that stays silent while others respond has likely failed.

More Than Just a Plastic Panel

Modern front bumpers routinely integrate parking sensors, adaptive cruise control radar, and fog light housings, which means replacing one after even minor impact damage often involves more than a straightforward swap.

Before you buy: bumper specification varies significantly by trim, particularly around parking sensor cutouts, radar mounting points and fog light provisions. Always confirm against your VIN before ordering.

OEM Part Number: 98347032XT

Accuracy note: confirmed for the current 5-door hatchback (2021–2024, pre-facelift). The 2024 facelift changed the front-end design, so post-facelift cars may need a different reference — confirm your exact build date via VIN.

Front bumper cover, 5-door hatchback (2021–2024)	Citroen OEM: 98347032XT

Bumper covers also vary by whether the car has front parking sensors or a front camera pre-fitted, and by fog light equipment — confirm your exact specification matches before ordering, since a bumper with the wrong cutouts (or none at all) isn't a straightforward swap even if it fits physically.

What It Does

Beyond absorbing minor impacts, the front bumper on higher trims of the C4 often houses parking sensors, the radar sensor used for adaptive cruise control, and fog lights. A bumper that looks compatible can still be missing the correct cutouts or mounting provisions for your specific trim's equipment.

Generations & Colour

C4 I/II (2004–2020)	Polar White, Perla Nera Black, Iron Grey, Cosmic Blue
C4 III (2020–present)	Polar White, Steel Grey, Metal Bronze, Ionic Blue — genuinely different, more angular front bumper design than the previous generation

Common Damage, DIY Difficulty & Aftermarket Advice

These are the same regardless of make or model — see our full Front Bumper Guide for common damage types to check for, confirming fitment against your VIN, and the sensor-calibration risk with cheap aftermarket covers.

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Citroen C4 Front Bumper: Fitment, Sensors & Common Damage

A Genuine Cost Figure Worth Knowing Before Ordering Sensors

OEM Part Number: 98347032XT

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