Citroen C3 Fog Lights: Specs, Fitment & Common Faults
On the C3, correct wiring alone isn't enough for retrofitted fogs — the BSI must be specifically coded — plus a genuine, distinct fault where fogs turn on by themselves.
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OEM Part Number: 9675450980 (as quoted in catalogue listings — confirm via VIN) — aftermarket Valeo 047451 / Valeo 047452
| Fog light, passenger side (LH / nearside) — aftermarket | Valeo 047451 (LED, 12 V, pairs with 047452); Johns 55 59 29 (LED, with holder); Van Wezel 0975999V (H11, OES quality made by Valeo, fits either side); TYC 19-0251-05-2 (H1, with holder, fits either side); Diederichs 4005088 (H11, with holder, fits either side); Van Wezel 4034999 (PSX24W, without holder, fits either side, for cars without dynamic bending light, needs article 6216H0) |
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| Fog light, driver's side (RH / offside) — aftermarket | Valeo 047452 (LED, 12 V); Diederichs 1816088 (LED, ECE approved, not for facelift, pairs with 1816089); Prasco OP0384413 (LED, with holder); Johns 55 59 30 (LED, with holder) |
| Bulb types | PSX24W (PG20/7); H11; H1 (P14.5s); H8; LED units |
| Genuine (OE) numbers quoted | Citroen/Peugeot 9675450980 (listed as an OE part, fits either side, without bulb holder, for cars without dynamic bending light) |
| Fitment notes | Cars with dynamic bending light need a different lamp from those without; LED and halogen (PSX24W / H11) versions both appear; some LED lamps are marked not for facelift; bumper-mounted lamps. |
A Genuinely Important Fact: Correct Wiring Alone Isn't Enough — Citroen C3 Fog Lights
If you're retrofitting front fog lights, or troubleshooting fogs that don't respond despite everything appearing correctly wired, this is genuinely worth knowing: the BSI (the car's central electrical control module) must be specifically told via diagnostic software that front fog lights are fitted, even when the physical wiring, relay, fuse, and switch are all genuinely present and correctly connected. Without this specific coding step, the BSI simply won't activate the fogs regardless of how correctly everything else has been wired — a completely different issue from a wiring fault, and one that basic electrical troubleshooting alone won't fix.
It's also worth knowing that fogs on this platform, like on related Stellantis models, are frequently controlled without a conventional dedicated fuse listed in the handbook at all — if you've searched the fuse box diagram thoroughly and found nothing specifically for fog lights, this may genuinely be correct rather than something you've missed.
Citroen C3 Fog Lights: Rarely Used, Easy to Forget About Until Needed
Because the Citroen C3's fog lights spend most of the year switched off, a developing fault is easy to miss entirely — right up until the one genuinely foggy commute where you actually need them and discover they don't work.
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Citroen C3 Fog Lights: What It Does
Front fog lights are angled and positioned to illuminate the road surface in low visibility conditions without creating the glare a standard headlight beam would in fog. Some higher trims of the C3 integrate fog lights into the same housing as cornering lights or daytime running lights, which affects both the part number and the complexity of any repair.
Fitment & Compatibility
Citroen C3 Fog Lights: Generations & Fog Light Type
| Standard trims | Halogen fog light bulb as standard |
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| Higher trims, later model years | LED fog lights become available further up the range, genuinely a different assembly and connector from the halogen units on lower trims |
Not every trim level of the C3 comes with fog lights fitted as standard, and the housing design often differs between trims that have them integrated with other lighting functions and those with a standalone unit. Always confirm your specific trim's fitment before ordering. Whether you're sourcing a replacement fog lights for your Citroen C3 from a dealer, specialist, or online marketplace, always check compatibility against your registration or VIN before buying, and confirm you're ordering the correct side — driver's side (RH in the UK) or passenger side (LH in the UK) — since these are not interchangeable.
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Citroen C3 Fog Lights: Common Faults, DIY Difficulty & Aftermarket Advice
These are the same regardless of make or model — see our full Fog Lights Guide for common faults to check for (including exactly what fails an MOT), how easy this job is to DIY, and aftermarket advice.
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