What headlight bulb does a Citroen C3 take in the UK?

For the C3 hatchback version (2016-2022), Auto Bulbs Direct lists dipped beam H7, main beam H7. Headlight bulbs changed between versions, so check the table for your registration year and headlight type.

Do all C3 versions use the same bulbs?

No. Auto Bulbs Direct lists 5 different sets for the C3 across registration years and headlight types (halogen, with or without daytime running lights, cornering lights). Match yours by registration year, and check the old bulb's base.

Citroen C3 bulb numbers (UK)

For the C3 hatchback version (2016-2022, 66 to 71 plates), Auto Bulbs Direct lists dipped beam H7, main beam H7; front indicators 581 (PY21W), brake/tail 382 (P21W), reversing 382 (P21W), number plate 501 (W5W). Other versions are below - 5 in all.

Key takeaways

C3 hatchback: dipped H7, main H7.
UK number and ECE code name the same bulb: 501 = W5W, 581 = PY21W, 380 = P21/5W, 382 = P21W.
Versions differ by registration year and headlight type - check the old bulb's base.

C3 hatchback 2016-2022 (66 to 71 plates)
Dipped beam	H7
Main beam	H7
Daytime running light	580 (W21/5W)
Front indicator	581 (PY21W)
Brake / tail light	382 (P21W)
Rear indicator	581 (PY21W)
Reversing light	382 (P21W)
High-level brake	501 (W5W)
Number plate	501 (W5W)

C3 hatchback 2016 (16 plate)
Dipped beam	H7
Main beam	H7
Front fog	H1
Daytime running light	580 (W21/5W)
Front indicator	581 (PY21W)
Brake / tail light	382 (P21W)
Rear indicator	581 (PY21W)
Reversing light	382 (P21W)
High-level brake	501 (W5W)
Number plate	501 (W5W)

C3 hatchback 2010-2016 (10 to 65 plates)
Dipped beam	H7
Main beam	H1
Front fog	H1
Sidelight	501 (W5W)
Front indicator	581 (PY21W)
Brake / tail light	380 (P21/5W)
Rear indicator	581 (PY21W)
Rear fog	582 (W21W)
Reversing light	382 (P21W)
High-level brake	501 (W5W)
Number plate	501 (W5W)

C3 hatchback 2009-2010 (09 to 59 plates)
Dipped beam	H7
Main beam	H1
Front fog	H1
Sidelight	501 (W5W)
Front indicator	581 (PY21W)
Side repeater	501 (W5W)
Brake / tail light	380 (P21/5W)
Rear indicator	581 (PY21W)
Rear fog	382 (P21W)
Reversing light	382 (P21W)
High-level brake	501 (W5W)
Number plate	501 (W5W)

C3 hatchback 2007-2009 (57 to 58 plates)
Dipped beam	H7
Main beam	H7
Sidelight	501 (W5W)
Front indicator	581 (PY21W)
Brake / tail light	380 (P21/5W)
Rear indicator	581 (PY21W)
Rear fog	382 (P21W)
Reversing light	382 (P21W)
Number plate	501 (W5W)

Versions as Auto Bulbs Direct names them, with UK registration years and plates. These are halogen-headlight cars unless stated; xenon and LED headlights use different bulbs or sealed units.

Bulbs for the Citroen C3

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Source: Auto Bulbs Direct's vehicle bulb finder, checked registration plate by registration plate. Bulbs can change with trim level and headlight type, so check the markings on the old bulb (printed on its base) before buying. UK numbers (501, 581, 380...) and ECE codes (W5W, PY21W, P21/5W...) name the same bulb.