Citroen C3 Rear Springs: Specs, Fitment & Common Faults
A part that fails quietly, then suddenly — sagging gradually before a sudden, audible failure.
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A Part That Fails Quietly, Then Suddenly
On the Citroen C3, rear spring sag tends to creep in gradually over months, with little more than a slightly lower ride height to show for it, before ending suddenly at the coil's end with an audible clunk — worth remembering if one rear corner starts sitting noticeably lower than the other.
Citroen C3 Rear Springs: OEM Part Number
| Standard rate | Confirm your exact generation and side, since PSA Group used multiple distinct rear spring references across most model generations |
|---|---|
| Estate/higher-load body style, where applicable | Genuinely a stiffer rear spring rate than the equivalent standard body style, to handle the increased load-carrying capacity |
The Citroen C3's rear springs should always go in as a pair — fitting one new spring alongside an old, sagged one on the opposite side leaves the car sitting unevenly and biases how it handles.
Citroen C3 Rear Springs: What It Does
On the Citroen C3, supporting the rear end's weight and absorbing the first impact of a bump is the rear coil spring's job, working alongside the shock absorber rather than doing its job for it. A sagged or broken spring drops ride height, can throw off headlight aim, and in serious cases fails an MOT outright.
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Citroen C3 Rear Springs: Warning Signs, DIY Difficulty & Aftermarket Advice
These are the same regardless of make or model — see our full Rear Springs Guide for symptoms of a failing spring, confirming fitment against your VIN, and OEM vs aftermarket guidance.
More Citroen Rear Springs
The same part, covered across other Citroen models.