Citroen C4 Front Bumper: Fitment, Sensors & Common Damage

What actually fits your trim, and why a front bumper is rarely just a simple plastic panel anymore.

Generation covered: this guide is for the current C4 (launched 2021, facelifted 2024), with particular focus on 2021–2023 registered examples now old enough for parts to be a common search. Check your logbook or VIN if you're unsure which generation you have.

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More Than Just a Plastic Panel

Modern front bumpers routinely integrate parking sensors, adaptive cruise control radar, and fog light housings, which means replacing one after even minor impact damage often involves more than a straightforward swap.

Before you buy: bumper specification varies significantly by trim, particularly around parking sensor cutouts, radar mounting points and fog light provisions. Always confirm against your VIN before ordering.

OEM Part Numbers

Accuracy note: confirmed for the current 5-door hatchback (2021–2024, pre-facelift). The 2024 facelift changed the front-end design, so post-facelift cars may need a different reference — confirm your exact build date via VIN.

Front bumper cover, 5-door hatchback (2021–2024)	Citroen OEM: 98347032XT

Bumper covers also vary by whether the car has front parking sensors or a front camera pre-fitted, and by fog light equipment — confirm your exact specification matches before ordering, since a bumper with the wrong cutouts (or none at all) isn't a straightforward swap even if it fits physically.

What It Does

Beyond absorbing minor impacts, the front bumper on higher trims of the C4 often houses parking sensors, the radar sensor used for adaptive cruise control, and fog lights. A bumper that looks compatible can still be missing the correct cutouts or mounting provisions for your specific trim's equipment.

Fitment & Compatibility

Bumper design and sensor provisions differ between generations and trims of the C4 — a bumper from a lower trim without adaptive cruise control won't have the correct radar mount or wiring for a car specced with it. Always confirm the exact trim-specific part before ordering, ideally against your VIN.

Common Damage

What to Look For

Cracks or splits from low-speed impacts — common in car parks and tight manoeuvring, particularly on lower front splitters.
Scuffs and paint transfer — usually cosmetic, often repairable without full replacement.
Damaged or missing parking sensors — can occur even when the bumper itself looks undamaged, worth testing separately.
Adaptive cruise control fault after a knock — can indicate the radar sensor behind the bumper has been knocked out of alignment, needing recalibration even if the bumper itself looks fine.

DIY Replacement Difficulty

This is a moderate DIY job for a straightforward swap, typically involving removing wheel arch liner clips and a handful of fasteners underneath and behind the grille. Cars with adaptive cruise control radar or parking sensors add a wiring and calibration step, best left to a garage with the right diagnostic equipment. Expect 1–2 hours for a car without sensors, longer if radar recalibration is needed.

OEM vs. Aftermarket

Reputable aftermarket bumpers are a reasonable, often significantly cheaper alternative to OEM parts, though panel fit and paint match quality can vary between brands. For bumpers with integrated radar or sensors, OEM is the safer choice to avoid compatibility or calibration issues with your car's driver assistance systems.