# Citroën C3-I battery: what each engine takes, with prices

> The Citroën C3-I has run through 1 generations between 2002 and 2013, and we cover every one of them with 7 compatible batteries: 13 to 63 Ah, 200 to 680 A of cold cranking, from 54.40 € with VAT.

## Which battery does a Citroën C3-I take?

It depends on the engine. Citroën C3-I owners mostly buy Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah (64.95 €), Varta D15 Dynamic SLI 63Ah (81.80 €) and Tudor TB620 Technica 62Ah (57.80 €) 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.

## Recommended battery for each Citroën C3-I engine

| Engine | Generation | Recommended battery | Price | URL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1 i (44 kW / 60 CV) | C3 I (2002–2013) | Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/citroen/c3-i-fc_-fn/11-i-44-kw-60cv |
| 1.4 HDi (50 kW / 68 CV) | C3 I (2002–2013) | Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/citroen/c3-i-fc_-fn/14-hdi-50-kw-68cv |
| 1.1 LPG (44 kW / 60 CV) | C3 I (2002–2013) | Varta C22 Dynamic SLI 52Ah | 54,40 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/citroen/c3-i-fc_-fn/11-lpg-44-kw-60cv |
| 1.4 i (54 kW / 73 CV) | C3 I (2002–2013) | Varta N60 Dynamic EFB 60Ah | 91,40 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/citroen/c3-i-fc_-fn/14-i-54-kw-73cv |
| 1.4 16V HDi (66 kW / 90 CV) | C3 I (2002–2013) | Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/citroen/c3-i-fc_-fn/14-16v-hdi-66-kw-90cv |
| 1.6 16V HDi (66 kW / 90 CV) | C3 I (2002–2013) | Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/citroen/c3-i-fc_-fn/16-16v-hdi-66-kw-90cv |
| 1.4 16V (65 kW / 88 CV) | C3 I (2002–2013) | Varta N60 Dynamic EFB 60Ah | 91,40 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/citroen/c3-i-fc_-fn/14-16v-65-kw-88cv |
| 1.4 BiFuel (54 kW / 73 CV) | C3 I (2002–2013) | Varta C22 Dynamic SLI 52Ah | 54,40 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/citroen/c3-i-fc_-fn/14-bifuel-54-kw-73cv |
| 1.4 Bioflex (60 kW / 82 CV) | C3 I (2002–2013) | Varta C22 Dynamic SLI 52Ah | 54,40 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/citroen/c3-i-fc_-fn/14-bioflex-60-kw-82cv |
| 1.4 HDi (52 kW / 70 CV) | C3 I (2002–2013) | Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/citroen/c3-i-fc_-fn/14-hdi-52-kw-70cv |
| 1.4 HDi (55 kW / 75 CV) | C3 I (2002–2013) | Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/citroen/c3-i-fc_-fn/14-hdi-55-kw-75cv |
| 1.4 i Bivalent (49 kW / 67 CV) | C3 I (2002–2013) | Varta C22 Dynamic SLI 52Ah | 54,40 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/citroen/c3-i-fc_-fn/14-i-bivalent-49-kw-67cv |
| 1.4 i Bivalent (54 kW / 73 CV) | C3 I (2002–2013) | Varta N60 Dynamic EFB 60Ah | 91,40 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/citroen/c3-i-fc_-fn/14-i-bivalent-54-kw-73cv |
| 1.6 16V (80 kW / 109 CV) | C3 I (2002–2013) | Varta N60 Dynamic EFB 60Ah | 91,40 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/citroen/c3-i-fc_-fn/16-16v-80-kw-109cv |
| 1.6 16V (81 kW / 110 CV) | C3 I (2002–2013) | Varta N60 Dynamic EFB 60Ah | 91,40 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/citroen/c3-i-fc_-fn/16-16v-81-kw-110cv |
| 1.6 16V HDi (80 kW / 109 CV) | C3 I (2002–2013) | Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/citroen/c3-i-fc_-fn/16-16v-hdi-80-kw-109cv |
| 1.6 Bioflex (83 kW / 113 CV) | C3 I (2002–2013) | Varta C22 Dynamic SLI 52Ah | 54,40 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/citroen/c3-i-fc_-fn/16-bioflex-83-kw-113cv |

## Citroën C3-I generations

Each generation takes a different battery. If you are torn between two, check the body style or use the number plate lookup.

| Generation | Years | Body | Batteries | URL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C3 I | 2002–2013 | berlina | 48 | /gb/car-batteries/citroen/c3-i-fc_-fn |

## Best-selling batteries for the Citroën C3-I

| Modelo | V | Ah | CCA (EN) | Tech | € VAT incl. | Stock | URL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Car battery Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 12V 60Ah 540A | 12 | 60 | 540 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 64,95 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-d24-12v-60ah-540a |
| Car battery Varta D15 Dynamic SLI 12V 63Ah 610A | 12 | 63 | 610 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 81,80 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-d15-12v-63ah-610a |
| Start-Stop battery Varta N60 Dynamic EFB 12V 60Ah 640A EFB | 12 | 60 | 640 | EFB | 91,40 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-n60-12v-60ah-640a |
| Start-Stop battery Varta A8 Dynamic AGM 12V 60Ah 680A AGM | 12 | 60 | 680 | AGM | 107,40 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-a8-agm-12v-60ah-680a |
| Car battery Varta C22 Dynamic SLI 12V 52Ah 470A | 12 | 52 | 470 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 54,40 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-c22-12v-52ah-470a |
| Car battery Varta C30 Dynamic SLI 12V 54Ah 530A | 12 | 54 | 530 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 67,40 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-c30-12v-54ah-530a |
| Car battery Varta AUX14 Dynamic AUX 12V 13Ah 200A | 12 | 13 | 200 | AGM | 70,20 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-aux14-12v-13ah-200a |

## How to know which battery your Citroën C3-I takes

Easiest of all is the number plate lookup: those few characters tell us the precise variant, the engine and the original battery, so you need not check anything else.

Another route is the vehicle paperwork: the registration date places you in one of the generations listed. In the overlap years, body style is the detail that separates them.

Before ordering, inspect your existing battery: its label lists the Ah and the starting amps. The replacement must match or beat both — never fall short — and share the same size and positive terminal side.

## Start-Stop: which battery your C3-I needs

If your C3-I has Start-Stop, the battery works far harder than usual — hundreds of restarts a day rather than a handful. That calls for EFB or AGM, depending on whether the system is basic or includes regenerative braking. A conventional battery there lasts months and can make the car switch Start-Stop off.

## Frequently asked questions

### Which battery does a Citroën C3-I take?
It depends on the engine. Citroën C3-I owners mostly buy Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah (64.95 €), Varta D15 Dynamic SLI 63Ah (81.80 €) and Tudor TB620 Technica 62Ah (57.80 €) 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.

### How much does a Citroën C3-I battery cost?
Between 54.40 € and 107.40 €, VAT included, depending on capacity and technology (lead-acid, AGM, EFB). Start-Stop versions (AGM or EFB) sit at the top of the range because they withstand many more cycles.

### How do I know which generation my C3-I is?
By the registration year: C3 I (2002-2013). 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.

### What happens if I fit a standard battery to a Citroën C3-I with Start-Stop?
It lasts only a few months: Start-Stop puts the battery through hundreds of cycles a day and a conventional battery cannot cope. The ECU may also disable the automatic stop function. Always fit EFB or AGM, the same technology as the original.

### How quickly can I get a battery for my Citroën C3-I?
Standard delivery to mainland Spain and Portugal takes 1-2 working days; other EU countries 4-7 working days. Each product page shows the exact lead time and whether express delivery is available.

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Updated: 2026-11-09 · https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/citroen/c3-i