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.

Before you buy: generation and body style both affect spring rate and fitment. Always confirm against your VIN before ordering.

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OEM Part Number: confirm via VIN — rear coil springs (aftermarket) Monroe SP4340 / Ashika ZCA6111A

Accuracy note: Covers the Citroen C3 (2016-) as listed in the UK aftermarket catalogues. Rear coil springs are sold as a pair for the axle and should be replaced as a pair, because a new spring beside a tired one leaves the car sitting unevenly. The right spring depends on the engine and gearbox, the suspension type (standard, sport or heavy-duty) and, on some cars, the body style. The references below are UK aftermarket catalogue listings for this generation, labelled by brand with the fitment details the catalogue gives; carmakers rarely publish the genuine number against these, so match a genuine spring against your VIN if you want a guaranteed fit. genuinely worth knowing: rear springs are sold in left/right pairs matched to a specific rate marking — confirm the marking on your existing spring rather than assuming from trim alone.

Rear coil springs (aftermarket)	Monroe SP4340 (365 mm); Ashika ZCA6111A; Abakus 234-02-171; Japko ZCJ6111A
Genuine (OE) numbers quoted	None quoted in the catalogue listings — the genuine spring varies by engine, suspension type and body style, so order it against your VIN
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.

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