Citroen C5 Aircross Front Suspension Strut: Specs, Fitment & Common Faults
On the C5 Aircross, a genuine safety recall on related models covers front springs capable of breaking — plus a real "bad batch" of struts admission.
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OEM Part Number: 9830263980 (front strut, as quoted in catalogue listings — confirm via VIN) — aftermarket struts Bilstein 22-313904 / KYB 3348095
| Front strut / shock absorber (aftermarket) | KYB 3348095 (Excel-G, gas twin-tube, top pin); Bilstein 22-313904 (gas twin-tube, top pin and bottom clamp); Ridex 854S21321; Daco 450624; febi 1002755 (gas, left and right, 386-551 mm); Japanparts MM-01164 |
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| Front lower arm / wishbone (aftermarket) | LH Lemförder 43558 01 (sheet steel), RTS 76-90373-2, Vaico V42-0910 (with ball joint), Delphi TC3847 (with ball joint, 463 x 99 mm), Sasic 7470069; RH Lemförder 43559 01, RTS 76-90373-1, Delphi TC3848 (with ball joint), Meyle 616 050 0076/S (with ball joint), Sidem 53151 |
| Top mount / strut bearing (aftermarket) | Lemförder 42543 01 (without bearing, left and right); Sachs 801 061 (without bearing) and 801 067; SNR KB659.62 (repair kit with ball bearing); febi 183313 and 100702; KYB SM1055 (repair kit) |
| Genuine (OE) numbers quoted | Japanparts MM-01164 strut: 9830263980; Sasic 7470069 left lower arm: 9846329580; Sachs 801 061 and Lemförder 42543 01 mounts: 54 32 069 68R, 98 004 797 80 |
| Fitment notes | Standard gas struts with no sport or adaptive units listed; covers petrol, diesel and plug-in hybrid |
Confirmed: A Genuine Recall for Front Springs Capable of Breaking on Related Models — Citroen C5 Aircross Front Suspension
Citroën confirmed a genuine recall covering related C3, Berlingo, and Partner models for front coil springs capable of breaking, with the fix being a steel protective shield fitted underneath each front spring — specifically to catch a broken spring end before it can puncture a tyre. If your car shares the same platform generation, it's worth checking whether this or a related recall applies to your specific VIN.
Also genuinely worth checking first, given how consistently it's reported as the most common cause: anti-roll bar drop links wear commonly on this platform, producing exactly the kind of clonk or bang heard over bumps and manhole covers — a relatively cheap, straightforward repair once correctly identified.
Citroen C5 Aircross Front Suspension Strut: The System That Quietly Does All the Work
On the Citroen C5 Aircross, every bump, pothole and corner passes through these components before you ever feel it in the cabin, which is exactly why wear here shows up as vague, hard-to-pin-down symptoms rather than one obvious failure. A methodical check usually finds the culprit faster than guesswork.
Citroen C5 Aircross Front Suspension Strut: Watch: Replacing It
No C5 Aircross video found; shares EMP2 platform
Citroen C5 Aircross Front Suspension Strut: What It Does
The Citroen C5 Aircross's front suspension strut combines a shock absorber with the coil spring mounting point in one assembly, controlling how quickly the suspension compresses and rebounds over bumps. A worn strut lets the car bounce excessively after a bump instead of settling quickly, and can accelerate uneven tyre wear if left unaddressed.
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Citroen C5 Aircross Front Suspension Strut: Warning Signs, DIY Difficulty & Aftermarket Advice
These are the same regardless of make or model — see our full Front Suspension Strut Guide for symptoms of worn bushings and ball joints, confirming fitment against your VIN, and rubber vs polyurethane guidance.
More Citroen Front Suspension Strut
The same part, covered across other Citroen models.