CITROEN C3 MK1 2002-2009 5DR 5 SPEED MANUAL GEAR STICK LEVER SELECTOR SHIFTER
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2002-2009 5 SPEED MANUAL GEAR STICK LEVER SELECTOR SHIFTER ASSEMBLY
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| 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| Superseded Part Number | No superseded engineering number confirmed from the photographed component |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 |
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.
The image below shows a documented 2003 first-generation Citroën C3 5-door hatchback, matching the generation marked on the listed part.
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.
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 |
✓ 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
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.
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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. |
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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. |
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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.
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.
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.
• 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
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 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 |
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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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