Citroen C1 Front Suspension Strut: Specs, Fitment & Common Faults

On the C1, a genuine safety recall on related models covers front springs capable of breaking — plus a real "bad batch" of struts admission.

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OEM Part Number: confirm via VIN — front struts (aftermarket) KYB 332808 / Meyle 40-26

Accuracy note: Covers the Citroen C1 (2014-) as listed in the UK aftermarket catalogues. Front struts, lower arms and top mounts are sold by side and by suspension spec — standard, sport / lowered (S line, M Sport, R-Line, ST-Line etc.), heavy-duty and adaptive / electronic damping all use different part numbers, and some makers split by engine or front axle load. The references below are UK aftermarket catalogue listings for this generation, labelled by brand; genuine numbers are shown only where a listing quotes one. Confirm the fit against your VIN, and replace struts and top mounts in pairs.

Front strut / shock absorber (aftermarket)	KYB 332808 (LH) and 332807 (RH), Excel-G; Meyle 40-26 623 0010 (LH) and 0011 (RH); Kamoka 2000130 (LH) and 2000129 (RH); Daco 453935L / 453935R; Mapco 20351 (RH); febi 1002477 (LH) and 1002419 (RH), twin-tube not stated
Front lower arm / wishbone (aftermarket)	LH Delphi TC6889 (with ball joint), TRW JTC4034, Vaico V42-0849, Meyle 30-16 050 0135/HD; RH Delphi TC6890 (with ball joint), TRW JTC4035, Vaico V42-0848, Meyle 30-16 050 0136/HD
Top mount / strut bearing (aftermarket)	Sachs 801 042 (2 per axle); SKF VKD 35030; SNR M259.10; Ridex 1180S0567 (with bearing); Meyle 40-14 641 0012 (repair kit); KYB SM1930 (kit)
Genuine (OE) numbers quoted	Sasic 7470054 arm LH: 1614191480; Sasic 7470055 arm RH: 1614191680; Sachs 801 042 bearing: 41741-58J00, 48619-0D010, 48619-0D011, 48619-0H010, 5036 57, 51726-SAA-003, 51726-SAA-013; Kamoka 209185 kit: 5035.C2.
Fitment notes	Standard twin-tube gas struts only; no sport or axle-load split.

Confirmed: A Genuine Recall for Front Springs Capable of Breaking on Related Models — Citroen C1 Front Suspension

Citroën confirmed a genuine recall covering related C3, Berlingo, and Partner models for front coil springs capable of breaking, with the fix being a steel protective shield fitted underneath each front spring — specifically to catch a broken spring end before it can puncture a tyre. If your car shares the same platform generation, it's worth checking whether this or a related recall applies to your specific VIN.

A genuinely specific, real admission worth knowing about: Citroën's own parts department confirmed directly to at least one owner that a "bad batch" of front suspension struts caused widespread early failure on certain models, with wear allowing the internal chrome shaft to move sideways and produce a metallic knocking sound — sometimes appearing as early as 25,000 miles and 4 years old. This wear often can't be detected while the strut is still fitted, only becoming obvious once removed.

Also genuinely worth checking first, given how consistently it's reported as the most common cause: anti-roll bar drop links wear commonly on this platform, producing exactly the kind of clonk or bang heard over bumps and manhole covers — a relatively cheap, straightforward repair once correctly identified.

Citroen C1 Front Suspension Strut: The System That Quietly Does All the Work

Before you feel a single bump or pothole in the Citroen C1's cabin, it's already passed through these parts — which is exactly why wear tends to present as several vague, overlapping symptoms rather than one clear-cut fault. A methodical check outperforms guesswork here.

Citroen C1 Front Suspension Strut: Watch: Replacing It

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Citroen C1 Front Suspension reference plate

Before you buy: suspension components vary by trim, engine weight and whether your car has the standard or sport-tuned setup. Always confirm against your VIN before ordering.

Citroen C1 Front Suspension Strut: What It Does

The Citroen C1's front suspension combines the shock absorber and spring mount into a single strut assembly, which is what governs how the car settles after a bump. A worn one lets that bounce continue longer than it should, and it can wear tyres unevenly if ignored.

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Citroen C1 Front Suspension Strut: Warning Signs, DIY Difficulty & Aftermarket Advice

These are the same regardless of make or model — see our full Front Suspension Strut Guide for symptoms of worn bushings and ball joints, confirming fitment against your VIN, and rubber vs polyurethane guidance.

More Citroen Front Suspension Strut

The same part, covered across other Citroen models.