Citroen C4 Cactus 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
Months of gradual sagging with barely any symptom beyond a marginally lower ride height is the usual pattern for the Citroen C4 Cactus's rear spring, right up until it fails suddenly at the coil's end with a clunk. If one rear corner looks lower than the other, that's the clue worth acting on.
Citroen C4 Cactus Rear Springs: OEM Part Number
| 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 |
Replacing just one Citroen C4 Cactus rear spring is a false economy: pairing it with an old, sagged spring on the other side produces uneven ride height and a noticeable handling bias.
Citroen C4 Cactus Rear Springs: What It Does
The Citroen C4 Cactus's rear end weight rests on the coil spring, which also absorbs the initial shock of a bump — a separate function from the shock absorber, not a replacement for it. Left sagged or broken, it lowers ride height, potentially skews headlight aim, and can become an MOT failure in severe cases.
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Citroen C4 Cactus 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.
More Citroen Rear Springs
The same part, covered across other Citroen models.