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

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

Third stop lamp

Consult your CITROËN dealer.

Rear number plate lamp

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

Foglamp

Rotate the bulb-holder a quarter turn.

Bulb: P21

Reversing lamp (5-door model)

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.