Practical advice
Rear lamps
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(3-door model)
Identify the failed bulb.
Bulbs:
- Direction indicator: P21 W.
- Reversing lamp: P21 W.
- Stop lamps and sidelamps: P21/5.

Removal
To have access to the nut B, detach the boot rear trim by removing the pins. Undo B. Remove the bulb-holder by detaching the points A. Disengage the lamp unit. To change a bulb, rotate it a quarter turn.

Third stop lamp
Consult your CITROËN dealer.

Rear number plate lamp
- Insert a thin screwdriver into one of the holes on the outside of the plastic cover.
- Push outwards.
- Remove the plastic cover.
- Replace the faulty bulb by simply pulling it out.
Bulb: W 5 W.

Foglamp
Rotate the bulb-holder a quarter turn.
Bulb: P21

Reversing lamp (5-door model)
Rotate the bulb-holder a quarter turn.
Bulb: P21
After replacing a bulb, check the correct operation of the lighting and signalling.
Test yourself
A quick Citroen C3 quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.
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