parked the car up before christmas no problems drove fine went to drive it today front spring broken not just broken but it dropped all the way down the strut i am so glad i was not driving it at the time any way had to order a new spring from citroen as i have an XTR version and that is not listed in my local factors books i see that there was a recall done for this problem so will see my dealer and get the cups fitted.
i have just done my picasso front spring aswell i have to say thats it is a lot easier to change sphere`s on my Xantia
c3 front spring `now with pictures`
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c3 front spring `now with pictures`
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2004 C3 XTR HDI 16V 92bhp
2004 Xsara Picasso Exclusive HDI 16V 110bhp
1989 Peugeot J5 Hymer B694 2.5td intercooled 8v 96bhp
2004 Xsara Picasso Exclusive HDI 16V 110bhp
1989 Peugeot J5 Hymer B694 2.5td intercooled 8v 96bhp
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It's funny how they just break when stopped and parked up. I once watched in bemeused fascination a 406 do just this
Seems a common problem too. You're right, spheres are easy but what is ironic is that in the Xantias the strut top used to go and now it's the spring itself that goes to give the same overall effect bar the triangular bonnet.
PSA really do love to design fully collapsible front suspensions it seems
Seems a common problem too. You're right, spheres are easy but what is ironic is that in the Xantias the strut top used to go and now it's the spring itself that goes to give the same overall effect bar the triangular bonnet.
PSA really do love to design fully collapsible front suspensions it seems
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There was/is a recall on the C3 for breaking springs. Doesn't look like yours was done...
Vehicle Details
Reference : R/2005/147
Manufacturer Ref : XWJ (C3)
Make: CITROEN
Model : C3
Launch Date : 26/10/2005
Numbers Involved : 51614
Build Start Date : 01/11/2001
Build End Date : 30/11/2003
Recall Details
Concern : SUSPENSION SPRINGS MAY BREAK
Description : In the exceptional event of a spring breaking there could be a risk of the spring making contact with the vehicle tyre.
Remedial Action : Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and fit a suspension cup to each side of the front suspension.
Vehicle Id : VF7**************[VIN obfuscated, can be read by forum staff]******28000180 to VF7**************[VIN obfuscated, can be read by forum staff]******26853555
There was/is a recall on the C3 for breaking springs. Doesn't look like yours was done..
even worse my cars first owner was the director of a citroen garage i am the second owner.
2004 C3 XTR HDI 16V 92bhp
2004 Xsara Picasso Exclusive HDI 16V 110bhp
1989 Peugeot J5 Hymer B694 2.5td intercooled 8v 96bhp
2004 Xsara Picasso Exclusive HDI 16V 110bhp
1989 Peugeot J5 Hymer B694 2.5td intercooled 8v 96bhp