# Which battery does the Citroën C3 take? Generation by generation

> Citroën C3 battery: 3 generations (from 2002), AGM, EFB and conventional, with and without Start-Stop. Check it by number plate.

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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 III** from 2016

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- [ **Citroën C3 II** from 2009

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- [ **Citroën C3 I** from 2002

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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 / C3 Origin III (SX)

- C3 III Van (SX_, SY_)

### Citroën C3 III

from 2016 · 14 engines
With Start-Stop: [Varta N60](https://bateriasonline.es/en/varta-n60) EFB · 60 Ah · 640 A · L2 Also: [Varta N70](https://bateriasonline.es/en/varta-n70)
Without Start-Stop: [Varta D24](https://bateriasonline.es/en/varta-d24) conventional · 60 Ah · 540 A · L2
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C3 II (SC_)

- C3 II Hatchback Van (SC_)

### Citroën C3 II

from 2009 · 20 engines
With Start-Stop: [Varta A7](https://bateriasonline.es/en/varta-a7) AGM · 70 Ah · 760 A · L3 Also: [Varta N60](https://bateriasonline.es/en/varta-n60)
Without Start-Stop: [Varta C22](https://bateriasonline.es/en/varta-c22) conventional · 52 Ah · 470 A · L1 Also: [Varta D24](https://bateriasonline.es/en/varta-d24), [Varta D15](https://bateriasonline.es/en/varta-d15)
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C3 I (FC_, FN_)

### Citroën C3 I

from 2002 · 12 engines
With Start-Stop: [Varta N60](https://bateriasonline.es/en/varta-n60) EFB · 60 Ah · 640 A · L2
Without Start-Stop: [Varta C22](https://bateriasonline.es/en/varta-c22) conventional · 52 Ah · 470 A · L1 Also: [Varta D24](https://bateriasonline.es/en/varta-d24)
[Check with my number plate](https://bateriasonline.es/en/battery-finder-plate-or-vin)

## How 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.

## More information

- [Car battery sizes: L1-L6, LB1-LB5, B and D (Asian) cases](https://bateriasonline.es/en/car-battery-sizes-l-lb-b-d-cases)
- [Varta A7 (formerly E39): what changed and equivalents](https://bateriasonline.es/en/varta-a7-e39-agm-battery-equivalents)
- [Varta, Bosch, Exide and Tudor car battery equivalents table](https://bateriasonline.es/en/varta-bosch-exide-tudor-car-battery-equivalents)
- [Start-Stop batteries (AGM and EFB)](https://bateriasonline.es/en/start-stop-batteries-agm-efb)
- [Car batteries](https://bateriasonline.es/en/car-batteries)
- [L2 car batteries](https://bateriasonline.es/en/l2-car-batteries)
- [What battery does my car need? Guide by model](https://bateriasonline.es/en/car-battery-by-model)

Updated: 1 November 2026 · Source: battery application data by engine (KType TecDoc), the same data our number plate search uses, plus the datasheet of each battery.

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