Citroën C3 battery: what each engine takes, with prices
Car BatteriesWhich battery does a Citroën take?
Based on 292 orders from Citroën owners, the best-selling batteries are Car battery Varta E44 Dynamic SLI 12V 77Ah 780A, battery Varta A7 Dynamic AGM 12V 70Ah 760A AGM and Car battery Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 12V 74Ah 680A. Capacity ranges from 18 to 140 Ah depending on model and engine: confirm it by choosing your model.
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C3 / C3 Origin III2016 - 2025 -
C3 / C3 Origin III2016 - 2025
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C3 Aircross II2017 - 2025 -
C3 Aircross II2017 - 2025
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C3 Aircross II Van2017 - 2025 -
C3 Aircross II Van2017 - 2025
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C3 I2002 - 2013 -
C3 I2002 - 2013
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C3 II2009 - 2025 -
C3 II2009 - 2025
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C3 II Hatchback Van2010 - 2025 -
C3 II Hatchback Van2010 - 2025
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C3 III Van
C3 III Van2016 - 2025 -
C3 III Van C3 III Van2016 - 2025
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C3 Picasso
C3 Picasso2008 - 2025 -
C3 Picasso C3 Picasso2008 - 2025
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C3 Pluriel
C3 Pluriel2003 - 2025 -
C3 Pluriel C3 Pluriel2003 - 2025
Which battery each Citroën takes
For guidance: the exact battery depends on engine and year. Confirm it by choosing your version. Data from 292 real orders from Citroën owners.
What Citroën owners buy
- Car battery Varta E44 Dynamic SLI 12V 77Ah 780A 41 orders · Xsara, C5-Iii 85.40 € View battery
- battery Varta A7 Dynamic AGM 12V 70Ah 760A AGM 30 orders · C4-Grand-Picasso, C-Elysee 134.95 € View battery
- Car battery Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 12V 74Ah 680A 29 orders · Xsara, Xsara Picasso 74.95 € View battery
- Car battery Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 12V 60Ah 540A 25 orders · C3-I, Berlingo Berlingo First 64.95 € View battery
Reviews from Citroën owners
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★★★★★
«La batería llegó en buen estado a las 48 horas, y una vez colocada en el vehículo arranca éste sin problema alguno, si bien es cierto que todavía no ha llegado el crudo invierno, pero de momento, en temperaturas algo más bajas de este otoño»
Luis B. · Citroën C3 / C3 Origin Iii · Varta D24 12V 60Ah 540A -
★★★★★
«experiencia buena elegi la bateria en la web, la pague contraembolso y la recibi en 48 horas. yo no utilice el asesor para saber que bateria lleva mi coche pero quien lo necesite funciona bien.»
Jose L. · Citroën Xsara Picasso · Varta D15 12V 63Ah 610A -
★★★★★
«No podía ser mejor mi experiencia. Comprar y al día siguiente en casa.»
José M. · Citroën C5 Iii · Varta E11 12V 74Ah 680A
Looking for a battery for your Citroën C3? Here are the 11 that fit its 9 generations (2002-2025): 13 to 77 Ah, 200 to 780 A cold cranking, from 54.40 € inc. VAT.
- 📅 2002–2025
- 🚗 9 generations
- 🔋 11 compatible batteries
- from 54.40 €
Frequently asked questions
- It depends on the engine. Citroën C3 owners mostly buy Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah (64.95 €), Exide EL700 70Ah (84.60 €) and Varta A7 Dynamic AGM 70Ah (134.95 €) from us. The table shows the recommended battery for each engine with its price (VAT included) and a link to its page; with your number plate or VIN we tell you the exact one in seconds.
- Between 54.40 € and 134.95 €, VAT included, depending on capacity and technology (lead-acid, EFB, AGM). Start-Stop versions (AGM or EFB) sit at the top of the range because they withstand many more cycles.
- By the registration year: C3 Aircross II (2017-2025); C3 Aircross II Van (2017-2025); C3 / C3 Origin III (2016-2025); C3 III Van (2016-2025); C3 II Hatchback Van (2010-2025); C3 II (2009-2025). If your year falls in the overlap between two generations, tell them apart by body type (hatchback, estate or coupé) or use the plate finder, which settles it with no doubt.
- Yes, as long as the dimensions fit the tray and the terminal layout matches. More Ah and more cold-cranking amps do not harm the Citroën C3: the alternator charges it just the same and you gain margin in winter. Never go below the original values.
- Typical signs: sluggish cranking in the cold, headlights dimming on start-up, a battery warning on the dash or electronics resetting. A workshop can check resting voltage (below 12.4 V means discharged) and cranking capacity in a minute.
