In this article we focus on the first generation Citroen C3, produced from 2002 to 2009. Here you will find the 2007 and 2008 Citroen C3 fuse box outline, information on the location of the fuse boxes inside the car, as well as the allocation of each fuse (fuse layout).
Information from 2007 and 2008 owner’s manuals is used (RHD, UK). The location and function of fuses in cars manufactured at other times may differ.
The fuse for the cigar lighter (socket) in the Citroen C3 is fuse №9 in the instrument panel fuse box.
Dashboard fuse box
Fuse box location
Left-hand drive vehicles:
It is located below the dashboard behind the cover.

Right-hand drive vehicles:
It is located in the lower glovebox compartment.

To access, open the glove box, pull the handle on the fuse box cover.

Fuse box diagram

Assignment of the fuses in the Dashboard Fuse box
№ | Rating | Function |
---|---|---|
3 | 5A | Airbags |
4 | 10 A | Diagnostic socket – Particle filter additive – Clutch switch – Steering angle sensor |
5 | 30 A | Rear window – Sun roof |
6 | 30 A | Screen wash |
8 | 20 A | Digital clock – Controls at the steering wheel – Radio – Display |
9 | 30 A | Cigar-lighter – Digital dock – Interior lamps – Vanity mirror |
10 | 15 A | Alarm |
11 | 15 A | Ignition switch – Diagnostic socket |
12 | 15 A | Airbag ECU – Rain and brightness sensor |
14 | 15 A | Parking assistance – Instrument panel – Air conditioning – Bluetooth® telephone |
15 | 30 A | Central locking – Deadlocking |
17 | 40 A | Heated rear screen |
18 | SHUNT | CUSTOMER PARK SHUNT |
Engine compartment fuse box
Fuse box location

To access the fusebox located in the engine compartment, remove the battery cover and detach the lid.

Fuse box diagram

Assignment of the fuses in the Engine compartment
№ | Rating | Function |
---|---|---|
1 | 20 A | Water-in-diesel-fuel sensor |
2 | 15 A | Horn |
3 | 10 A | Screen wash |
4 | 20 A | Headlamp wash |
5 | 15 A | Fuel pump |
6 | 10 A | Power steering |
7 | 10 A | Coolant level sensor |
8 | 25 A | Starter |
9 | 10 A | ECUs (ABS. ESP) |
10 | 30 A | Engine control actuators (Ignition coil. Electrovalve. Oxygen sensor. Injection) – Canister purge |
11 | 40 A | Air blower |
12 | 30 A | Windscreen wiper |
14 | 30 A | Air pump (petrol version) – Diesel fuel heater |