CITROEN C3 MK1 2002-2009 5DR 5 SPEED MANUAL GEAR STICK LEVER SELECTOR SHIFTER

CITROEN C3 MK1 2002-2009 5DR 5 SPEED MANUAL GEAR STICK LEVER SELECTOR SHIFTER

£28.62
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CITROEN C3 MK1 2002-2009 5DR 5 SPEED MANUAL GEAR STICK LEVER SELECTOR SHIFTER

CITROEN C3 MK1 2002-2009 5DR 5 SPEED MANUAL GEAR STICK LEVER SELECTOR SHIFTER

£28.62
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RECYCLED VEHICLE PARTS • FITMENT FOCUSED
Citroen manufacturer identification
CITROEN C3 MK1 • 2002-2009
5 Door Hatchback • 5 Speed Manual
25,000+
PARTS IN STOCK
30 DAY
WARRANTY
GSP
INTERNATIONAL
2002-09
C3 MK1
CITROEN C3 MK1 / C3 I (FC / FN)

2002-2009 5 SPEED MANUAL GEAR STICK LEVER SELECTOR SHIFTER ASSEMBLY

Centre-console manual transmission gear selection assembly suitable for Citroën C3 Mk1 / C3 I 5-door hatchback applications, with the listed component itself marked C3 2003.
FITMENT WARNING: 2009 is a crossover year in which later-generation C3 vehicles also exist. This listing is specifically for the C3 MK1 / C3 I (FC / FN). Do not order for a later C3 simply because your registration year is 2009.
ACTUAL PART YOU WILL RECEIVE
Actual photographs from this eBay item. Compare housing shape, mounting points, selector mechanism and gaiter arrangement before ordering.
Citroen C3 Mk1 2002-2009 five speed manual gear stick selector
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Citroen C3 Mk1 manual gear lever shifter selector assembly
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Citroen C3 2003 marking on manual gear selector housing
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Citroen C3 Mk1 five speed manual gear selector side view
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ITEM DETAILS & SPECIFICATION
Make Citroën
Model C3 Mk1 / C3 I
Platform / Chassis FC / FN
Fitment Years 2002-2009
Donor Marking C3 2003 — visible on the actual selector housing
Body Style 5-door hatchback
Transmission 5-speed manual
Part Type Gear stick / gear lever / manual selector / shifter assembly
Placement Interior centre console between front seats
Shift Pattern 5 forward gears plus reverse
Visible Construction Moulded engineering-plastic selector housing with metal lever/linkage components and flexible gaiter
Colour / Finish Black housing, black gaiter and dark gear knob with shift-pattern insert
Items Included Gear lever, knob, gaiter and selector/base assembly exactly as photographed
Common Visual Cross-Reference 9651917580 / 247301 selector family. This number is not readable on the photographed item and must not be treated as a confirmed stamped number.
Interchange Part Number Visual cross-reference 9651917580 / 247301 — physical comparison required
Superseded Part Number No superseded engineering number confirmed from the photographed component
eBay Item Number 147489202650
Warranty 30 days subject to the eBay listing terms and return conditions
⚠ PART NUMBER CHECK

A very similar C3 Mk1 selector is commonly cross-referenced as 9651917580 / 247301. The actual engineering number, however, is not readable in the supplied photographs.

For the safest purchase, compare the selector base, mounting points, cable/linkage attachment points, lever position and gaiter arrangement against your original component.

CORRECT VEHICLE REFERENCE
CITROEN C3 MK1 • 2002-2009 • 5 DOOR HATCHBACK

The image below shows a documented 2003 first-generation Citroën C3 5-door hatchback, matching the generation marked on the listed part.

2003 Citroen C3 Mk1 five door hatchback reference vehicle
Vehicle reference image: 2003 Citroën C3 hatchback • Wikimedia Commons • Public domain
WHERE IS THE GEAR SELECTOR FITTED?

The selector assembly is installed inside the vehicle beneath the gear-lever gaiter and centre-console trim, between the two front seats. The driver's movement of the gear lever is transferred through the selector mechanism to the transmission linkage/cables.

Citroen C3 Mk1 interior showing manual gear lever position
Location reference: 2005 Citroën C3 Mk1 interior • Mtaylor848 / Wikimedia Commons • CC BY-SA 4.0
Reference photo only: trim colour, equipment level, steering wheel design and minor console details can vary. Use the actual part photographs above when matching the selector itself.
VEHICLE COMPATIBILITY & FITMENT

This chart deliberately separates the correct MK1 / C3 I from later C3 generations to reduce incorrect orders.

MODEL YEARS BODY / GEARBOX FITMENT
Citroen C3 Mk1 / C3 I FC/FN 2002-2009 5-door hatchback / 5-speed manual PRIMARY APPLICATION — MATCH SELECTOR
Citroen C3 Mk1 donor represented by this listing 2003 5-speed manual MARKED ON ACTUAL PART
Citroen C3 Mk2 / C3 II SC 2009 onward generation Later vehicle generation DO NOT ASSUME FITMENT
Citroen C3 Picasso All Different vehicle / selector arrangement NOT ADVERTISED AS COMPATIBLE
Citroen C3 Aircross All Different generation/platform NOT COMPATIBLE
Citroen C3 Pluriel 2003-2010 Some selector references overlap ONLY IF PART NUMBER / DESIGN MATCHES
Citroen C2 Selected manual applications Some selector references overlap NOT CLAIMED WITHOUT NUMBER MATCH
Automatic / automated transmission applications All Non-standard 5-speed manual selector configuration DO NOT BUY FOR THESE
2009 BUYERS: Check the generation carefully. You require the rounded first-generation C3 MK1 / C3 I, not the later C3 Mk2.
✅ CHECK BEFORE ORDERING
✓ Vehicle is a Citroen C3 Mk1 / C3 I
✓ Vehicle falls within the 2002-2009 Mk1 range
✓ Vehicle has a 5-speed manual gearbox
✓ Selector base and mounting-hole layout match
✓ Cable/linkage connection positions match
✓ Gear lever geometry matches
✓ Gear gaiter and surrounding mounting arrangement match
✓ Any readable number on your existing selector has been compared
✓ You have checked the photographs rather than relying only on automated eBay compatibility
DO NOT MATCH FROM THE GEAR KNOB ALONE. The selector housing and linkage arrangement underneath are the important fitment points.
WHAT DOES THIS PART CONTROL?

The gear selector is the driver's mechanical control for choosing the required transmission gear. Movement of the lever is transmitted through the selector mechanism and associated gear-change linkage/cables to the gearbox.

The assembly must locate the lever accurately so the transmission can select first, second, third, fourth, fifth and reverse correctly.

POSSIBLE SYMPTOMS OF A WORN OR DAMAGED SELECTOR
EXCESSIVE GEAR-LEVER PLAY
More sideways or fore/aft movement than expected can indicate wear in the selector, pivots, bushes or associated linkage.
DIFFICULT GEAR SELECTION
Particular gears may become harder to find or engage cleanly.
STIFF OR NOTCHY MOVEMENT
Damaged or worn selector components can interfere with smooth gear-lever travel.
POOR NEUTRAL CENTRING
Lever may fail to return naturally toward its normal neutral position.
BROKEN OR CRACKED HOUSING
Damaged mounting areas can allow unwanted selector movement.
INCONSISTENT GEAR ENGAGEMENT
Incorrect selector travel can contribute to incomplete or inaccurate selection.

Similar symptoms can also be caused by selector cables, clutch problems, gearbox faults, worn mountings or other linkage components. Diagnose the original fault before replacing components.

WHY CHOOSE A RECYCLED MANUFACTURER-FIT PART?

A manufacturer-fit recycled selector was designed around the vehicle's original mounting positions, cable geometry, centre-console arrangement and operating travel. This can provide a better physical match than some low-cost pattern alternatives where mouldings, bushes or mounting details may differ.

Recycled vehicle parts can also offer substantial savings compared with purchasing a brand-new replacement. Depending on the component and current new-part pricing, savings can be as much as around 70% in some cases.

♻ Buying a serviceable recycled component extends the useful life of an existing part, reduces demand for newly manufactured materials and helps keep reusable automotive components out of the waste stream.
FITTING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Park securely, apply the parking brake and place the gearbox in neutral.

2. Isolate the battery if required for the work being undertaken.

3. Carefully release the gear gaiter and surrounding centre-console trim using suitable plastic trim tools.

4. Expose the selector assembly and inspect how the existing gear-change cables/linkages are attached.

5. Photograph the original routing and cable positions before disconnection.

6. Release the selector-cable retaining clips and connections carefully. Avoid forcing ageing plastic components.

7. Remove the selector mounting fasteners.

8. Lift the original selector clear and compare it directly with the replacement before proceeding.

9. Install the replacement assembly and reconnect all selector cables/linkages correctly.

10. Before replacing all interior trim, move the lever through every gear position with the engine switched off and check that movement is smooth and complete.

11. Refit the gaiter and centre-console trim and perform an appropriate operational check.
Workshop note: Fasteners and procedures can vary by engine, gearbox and trim specification. Use vehicle-specific workshop information where required.
🔧 TYPICAL TOOLS REQUIRED
• Metric socket and ratchet set
• Suitable Torx / driver-bit set
• Plastic interior trim-removal tools
• Small flat trim tool or pick
• Screwdrivers
• Pliers where appropriate
• Inspection lamp
• Workshop torque information where required
GARAGE LABOUR COST CALCULATOR

For budgeting purposes, a straightforward selector replacement may take approximately 1 to 2 hours, depending on trim removal, linkage access, diagnosis and workshop procedure.

GARAGE LABOUR ESTIMATE = HOURLY RATE × REPAIR TIME
GARAGE RATE 1 HOUR 1.5 HOURS 2 HOURS
£50 / HR £50 £75 £100
£60 / HR £60 £90 £120
£70 / HR £70 £105 £140
£80 / HR £80 £120 £160
£90 / HR £90 £135 £180
£100 / HR £100 £150 £200
£120 / HR £120 £180 £240
🔧 FITTING SERVICE AVAILABLE SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY
Message us through eBay before purchase if you would like to enquire about fitting.
WORKSHOP & REPAIR SUPPORT

Correct identification before dismantling the vehicle can save workshop time, unnecessary labour and repeat repairs. Our goal is to help you order the correct component the first time.

Automotive mechanic repair workshop reference
Illustrative workshop image • Bembety / Wikimedia Commons • CC0
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Large warehouse boxed stock reference image
Illustrative warehouse stock image • ProjectManhattan / Wikimedia Commons • CC0
📦 ORDER & DELIVERY INFORMATION

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CHECK YOUR ADDRESS BEFORE PAYMENT. If the address is incorrect, resolve this through the appropriate eBay order process rather than asking for a parcel to be redirected to an unverified address.
🌍 EBAY GLOBAL SHIPPING PROGRAMME

Eligible international orders can be processed through eBay's Global Shipping Programme. Final destination eligibility, international postage and import charges are calculated by eBay where applicable.

EU DESTINATIONS:
Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain and Sweden.

NON-EU / INTERNATIONAL DESTINATIONS:
Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, Australia, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, Bolivia, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Canada, Cayman Islands, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, French Guiana, Grenada, Guadeloupe, Guatemala, Guernsey, Honduras, Hong Kong, Iceland, Indonesia, Israel, Jamaica, Japan, Jersey, Jordan, Kuwait, Liechtenstein, Macau, Malaysia, Maldives, Martinique, Mexico, Monaco, Montserrat, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Qatar, Reunion, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, Turks and Caicos Islands, United Arab Emirates, Ukraine, Uruguay, United States and Vietnam.

eBay can change destination availability or apply restrictions to individual items. Availability displayed at checkout takes priority.

VAT INFORMATION
This recycled component is sold under the applicable Global Accounting / second-hand margin scheme. VAT is not separately itemised and no reclaimable VAT invoice is available.
RETURNS & FITMENT RESPONSIBILITY

Please compare your original component to the photographs and fitment information before installation. If uncertain, message us through eBay before ordering and we can help with visual matching.

Do not cut, drill, dismantle, modify or force the component until compatibility has been established. Returns are handled under the return conditions displayed on the eBay listing, applicable eBay rules and consumer law.

Where eBay rules permit a deduction because an item has been returned in a materially reduced condition, any deduction is based on the actual loss in value.

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CITROEN C3 MK1 • 2002-2009
FINAL FITMENT CHECK

This listing is for the photographed Citroen C3 Mk1 / C3 I 5-speed manual gear selector assembly.

Vehicle generation: MK1 / C3 I FC/FN
Generation years: 2002-2009
Actual donor marking: C3 2003
Body style reference: 5-door hatchback
Transmission: 5-speed manual

Compare the selector housing, mounting points, linkage/cable locations and overall geometry against your existing component before ordering. If anything differs, message us through eBay before purchase.

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Citroën identification image: Epicface90191 / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0. Manufacturer marks are used solely to identify vehicle compatibility.

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