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REAR SHOCK ABSORBER Citroen C3 · PARTS GUIDE

Citroen C3 Rear Shock Absorber: Specs, Fitment & Common Faults

Genuinely worth knowing: PSA Group's extensive platform sharing means this rear shock is often cross-listed with other Peugeot and Citroën models built on the same underpinnings.

Illustration of a rear shock absorber and coil spring Illustration for editorial purposes

Confirmed: Genuine Cross-Brand Parts Sharing Within PSA Group

Genuinely worth knowing when searching for parts: PSA Group's platform-sharing extends directly to rear suspension components — many rear shock listings cover multiple Peugeot and Citroën models together under a single part number, reflecting shared underpinnings across the group. If you can't find a listing specifically for your model, checking under a related PSA Group model of a similar era is worth doing.

The Part That Takes Every Bump Before You Feel It

Front suspension tends to get most of the attention since it also handles steering, but the rear shock absorbers wear too — often more subtly, with symptoms that are easy to write off as road noise until they get worse.

Before you buy: generation and left/right side both affect fitment. Always confirm against your VIN before ordering.
Citroen C3 Rear Shock Absorber reference plate

OEM Part Numbers

Accuracy note: genuinely worth knowing: left and right rear shocks are separate, non-mirror-image part numbers — confirm which side you need before ordering.
RightGenuinely a different part number from the left-side shock — confirm side before ordering
LeftA genuinely different reference from the right-side shock above

For consistency, it's best to replace shock absorbers in pairs even if only one side has visibly failed.

What It Does

The rear shock absorber controls how quickly the rear suspension compresses and rebounds over bumps, working independently of the coil spring. A worn rear shock lets the back of the car bounce excessively after a bump instead of settling quickly.

Shop for This Part on eBay

FOR CITROEN C3 2003-2009 REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS SHOCKS SHOCKERS PAIR DAMPERS X2 FOR CITROEN C3 2003-2009 REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS SHOCKS SHOCKERS PAIR DAMPERS X2 GBP 39.95 Citroen C3 1.0 / 1.1 / 1.2 / 1.4 / 1.6 2010-2017 Rear Shock Absorbers Shocks x 2 Citroen C3 1.0 / 1.1 / 1.2 / 1.4 / 1.6 2010-2017 Rear Shock Absorbers Shocks x 2 GBP 54.95 Citroen C3 Rear Shock Absorber Shocker Damper 2002-Onwards Left or Right New Citroen C3 Rear Shock Absorber Shocker Damper 2002-Onwards Left or Right New GBP 18.60 2x Shock Absorbers (Pair) fits CITROEN C3 PICASSO 1.6D Rear 2009 on Dampers 2x Shock Absorbers (Pair) fits CITROEN C3 PICASSO 1.6D Rear 2009 on Dampers GBP 54.95 CITROEN C3 2018 REAR SHOCK ABSORBER SUSPENSION STRUT LEG LEFT/RIGHT SIDE 2016-ON CITROEN C3 2018 REAR SHOCK ABSORBER SUSPENSION STRUT LEG LEFT/RIGHT SIDE 2016-ON GBP 22.55 FOR PEUGEOT 207 CITROEN C3 1.4 1.6 REAR SUSPENSION SHOCK ABSORBERS SHOCKERS SET FOR PEUGEOT 207 CITROEN C3 1.4 1.6 REAR SUSPENSION SHOCK ABSORBERS SHOCKERS SET GBP 54.95 FOR CITROEN C3 2003-2009 REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS SHOCKS SHOCKERS PAIR DAMPERS X2 FOR CITROEN C3 2003-2009 REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS SHOCKS SHOCKERS PAIR DAMPERS X2 GBP 39.95 CITROEN C3 MK1 / PLURIEL 2003 ON REAR SUSPENSION STRUTS SHOCK ABSORBERS SHOCKER CITROEN C3 MK1 / PLURIEL 2003 ON REAR SUSPENSION STRUTS SHOCK ABSORBERS SHOCKER GBP 30.90

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Warning Signs, DIY Difficulty & Aftermarket Advice

These are the same regardless of make or model — see our full Rear Shock Absorber Guide for symptoms of a worn shock, confirming fitment against your VIN, and OEM vs aftermarket guidance.

More Citroen Rear Shock Absorber

The same part, covered across other Citroen models.