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It depends on the generation and on whether your Citroën C3 has Start-Stop. The Citroën C3 I (from 2002) usually takes a battery like the Varta C22: conventional, 52 Ah and 470 A, case size L1. With Start-Stop, the Citroën C3 II (from 2009) almost always takes a battery like the Varta A7: AGM, 70 Ah and 760 A; without Start-Stop, the Varta C22 (conventional, 52 Ah). Below you will find all 3 generations, each with its battery.
- 3 generations
- from 2002
- 46 engines
- AGM · EFB · conventional
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Citroën C3 generations and their battery
Newest first. If you are not sure which one you have, go by the year of manufacture or check with your number plate.
C3 III Van (SX_, SY_)
Citroën C3 III
With Start-Stop: Varta N60 EFB · 60 Ah · 640 A · L2Also: Varta N70
Without Start-Stop: Varta D24 conventional · 60 Ah · 540 A · L2
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C3 II Hatchback Van (SC_)
Citroën C3 I
With Start-Stop: Varta N60 EFB · 60 Ah · 640 A · L2
Without Start-Stop: Varta C22 conventional · 52 Ah · 470 A · L1Also: Varta D24
Check with my number plateHow the Citroën C3 battery has changed
Start-Stop becomes widespread with the Citroën C3 II (2009), and with it come AGM and EFB batteries. Earlier generations —Citroën C3 I— use conventional batteries from 52 to 60 Ah. The most common case size is L2, but not every generation uses it: check yours before you buy.
How to tell which Citroën C3 you have
Each generation has its own production years and model code, which you will find in the car’s documents. These are the body styles of each one:
| Generation | Years | Body styles (model code) |
|---|---|---|
| Citroën C3 III | from 2016 | C3 / C3 Origin III (SX), C3 III Van (SX_, SY_) |
| Citroën C3 II | from 2009 | C3 II (SC_), C3 II Hatchback Van (SC_) |
| Citroën C3 I | from 2002 | C3 I (FC_, FN_) |
Frequently asked questions
Which battery does the Citroën C3 take?
It depends on the generation and on whether your Citroën C3 has Start-Stop. The Citroën C3 I (from 2002) usually takes a battery like the Varta C22: conventional, 52 Ah and 470 A, case size L1. With Start-Stop, the Citroën C3 II (from 2009) almost always takes a battery like the Varta A7: AGM, 70 Ah and 760 A; without Start-Stop, the Varta C22 (conventional, 52 Ah). Below you will find all 3 generations, each with its battery.
Do all Citroën C3 generations take the same battery?
No. The battery changes with the generation, the engine and Start-Stop: the Citroën C3 I mostly takes the Varta C22 (conventional) and the Citroën C3 II the Varta A7 (AGM).
Since when has the Citroën C3 had Start-Stop?
It became widespread with the Citroën C3 II (2009). Those versions need AGM and EFB; if your Citroën C3 is older or has no Start-Stop, it takes a conventional battery.
How do I know which generation my Citroën C3 is?
By the years of manufacture (Citroën C3 I: from 2002; Citroën C3 II: from 2009; Citroën C3 III: from 2016) or, more easily, with your number plate: our search identifies the exact model and engine and shows you only the batteries that fit.
Updated: · Source: battery application data by engine (KType TecDoc), the same data our number plate search uses, plus the datasheet of each battery.