Citroen C4 Rear Bumper: Fitment, Sensors & Common Damage
On the C4, a genuinely simple, free camera fix: oxidised connector pins, resolved just by disconnecting and reconnecting — plus a real cost-saving towbar tip.
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A Genuinely Simple, Free Fix Worth Trying: Oxidised Connector Pins
If your reversing camera works intermittently or shows no picture at all, this is genuinely worth trying before assuming a wiring or camera fault: the connector behind the camera can develop a thin layer of oxidisation on its pins simply from ordinary ambient moisture over time. Disconnecting the connector and reconnecting it firmly is often enough to clean the pins through simple contact friction and restore a reliable connection, resolving the fault entirely without needing any parts replaced.
It's also worth knowing that the trailer control module does more than provide power to the socket — it interfaces with the car's stability system to disable rear parking sensors and apply a specific towing driving programme when a trailer is detected. This is a genuine reason to insist on a proper wiring kit rather than a basic splice.
Citroen C4 Rear Bumper: More Than Just a Plastic Panel
The Citroen C4's rear bumper is rarely just a bumper — parking sensors, a reversing camera housing, and sometimes exhaust trim finishers are commonly built into it, so even minor kerb damage can turn a simple swap into a bigger job.
Citroen C4 Rear Bumper: Watch: Replacing It
The sequence is much the same on this generation: wheel-arch liner screws, the fixings along the boot aperture and under the lower edge, then unclip each corner from the wing and unplug any sensor loom before the cover comes away.
OEM Part Number: confirm via VIN — rear bumper (aftermarket) Prasco CI5101051 / Van Wezel 0989544
| Rear bumper covers (aftermarket) | Prasco CI5101051 (Rear, primed, for vehicles with parking sensors); Prasco CI5101061 (Rear, primed, with holes for parking sensors, with holes for extensions); Van Wezel 0989544 (Rear, primed, for vehicles without blind spot assistant); Van Wezel 0989545 (Rear, primed, for vehicles with blind spot assistant); Blic 5506-00-0542950P (Rear) |
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| Lower sections, corners & trims | None listed separately |
| Genuine (OE) numbers quoted | None quoted in the catalogue listings — the genuine cover varies by body style, parking sensors and tow bar, so order it against your VIN |
| Fitment notes | Match body style, facelift date and the holes for parking sensors or exhaust trims; covers come primed and need painting to your paint code before fitting. |
As with the front bumper, expect the rear cover to vary by parking sensor equipment and the 2024 facelift — a bumper with the wrong sensor cutouts pre-moulded isn't a simple swap even if it fits physically.
Citroen C4 Rear Bumper: What It Does
Beyond absorbing minor impacts, the rear bumper on higher trims of the C4 often houses parking sensors, a reversing camera, and sometimes integrated exhaust finishers. A bumper that looks compatible can still be missing the correct cutouts or wiring provisions for your specific trim's equipment.
Citroen C4 Rear Bumper: Generations & Colour
| C4 I/II (2004–2020) | Polar White, Perla Nera Black, Iron Grey, Cosmic Blue |
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| C4 III (2020–present) | The rear bumper is also styled differently on this trim |
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Citroen C4 Rear Bumper: Common Damage, DIY Difficulty & Aftermarket Advice
These are the same regardless of make or model — see our full Rear Bumper Guide for common damage types, confirming fitment (body style and sensor equipment matter here), and OEM vs aftermarket guidance.
More Citroen Rear Bumper
The same part, covered across other Citroen models.