Citroen C3 Exhaust System: Specs, Fitment & Common Faults
On the C3, a genuinely honest fact: the DPF additive never burns off, meaning even excellent driving habits can't prevent an eventual, expected filter service.
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OEM Part Number: 9672883980 (petrol catalytic converter; 9839652080 diesel DPF / SCR) — rear silencer (aftermarket) Bosal 190-363 / Walker 23228
| Rear silencer (back box) — aftermarket | Bosal 190-363; Bosal 190-179; Bosal 190-063; Bosal 135-015 (all need accessories list parts); Walker 23228 (code letter 52, filled, 960 mm); Walker 22635 (code letter 52, 950 mm) |
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| Centre / intermediate silencer — aftermarket | Bosal 135-465 (accessories needed); Walker 28832 (code 52, 930 mm); Walker 01489 (code 52, 750 mm); Ernst 515047 (930 mm, repair solution); MTS 01.50240 (1060 mm, trim-code limited); MTS 01.80750 (860 mm, trim-code limited) |
| Front pipe / catalytic converter (DPF on diesels) — aftermarket | or DPF: Bosal 090-171 (Euro 5/6, not 6c/6d); Walker 28727 (code 91, 500 mm); BM Catalysts BM92266H (ceramic, Euro 6, with FK92266); JMJ 1091651 (500 mm); diesel SCR/DPF OE 9839652080 also listed |
| Genuine (OE) numbers quoted | Citroen/Peugeot 9672883980 (three-way cat, Euro 6); 9839652080 (diesel SDPF) |
| Fitment notes | Petrol (1.2 PureTech, 1.2 VTi) and diesel (1.5/1.6 BlueHDi) at category level only. |
A Genuinely Important, Honest Fact: Good Driving Habits Alone Won't Prevent Eventual DPF Service — Citroen C3 Exhaust System
It's worth knowing something distinct from the usual "just drive faster to regenerate" advice: diesel particulate filters on this platform rely on an additive (commonly referred to as Eolys, or cerine) injected into the fuel to help the trapped soot burn at a lower temperature during regeneration. This additive itself, however, never burns off — it accumulates as a genuine ash residue inside the filter permanently, regardless of how well the car has been driven. This means even a diesel driven mostly on motorways with excellent regeneration habits will eventually need the DPF professionally cleaned or replaced simply due to this ash buildup, typically somewhere in the region of 100,000-120,000 miles — this isn't a fault or a sign of poor maintenance, but a genuine, expected part of diesel particulate filter technology.
If you're chasing a specific EGR-related fault, real fault codes worth knowing include P0401 (insufficient EGR flow) and P0405 (EGR position sensor signal fault) — worth mentioning to whoever is diagnosing the car, since these point toward different specific parts of the system.
Citroen C3 Exhaust System: The Part That Announces Its Own Problems
On the Citroen C3, sound is usually the first clue here, ahead of any visual sign — a rattle, a drone, noise that's crept in gradually or arrived overnight. It's one of the more forgiving faults in that sense, since your ears will likely flag it before it becomes a bigger problem.
Citroen C3 Exhaust System: Watch: Replacing It
Weak: generation not confirmed (2016+ not verified); an upgrade, not a repair.
Citroen C3 Exhaust System: What It Does
The Citroen C3's exhaust system handles three things at once: clearing burnt gases from the engine, cutting noise via the silencer, and treating emissions through a catalytic converter and particulate filter. Because petrol and diesel emissions requirements differ, it often uses genuinely different exhaust systems depending on engine type.
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Citroen C3 Exhaust System: Warning Signs, DIY Difficulty & Aftermarket Advice
These are the same regardless of make or model — see our full Exhaust System Guide for warning signs and fault codes to watch for, confirming fitment against your VIN, and which aftermarket brands are worth trusting.
More Citroen Exhaust System
The same part, covered across other Citroen models.