Citroen C4 Mk1 5 Door 2004-2011 OSF Front Right Door Check Strap Limiter 9181H9
Citroen C4 Mk1 5 Door 2004-2011 OSF Front Right Door Check Strap Limiter 9181H9
Citroen C4 Mk1 5 Door 2004-2011 OSF Front Right Door Check Strap Limiter 9181H9
⚠️ FITMENT FIRST — PLEASE READ BEFORE ORDERING
Verified sales scope from the photographed component, its inventory marking and the 9181H9 fitment cross-reference: Citroen C4 I / Mk1, body code LC_, 5-door hatchback, production approximately 11/2004 to 07/2011, FRONT RIGHT door.
2011 BUYERS: this means the earlier C4 I / LC_ hatchback. Do not assume compatibility with the later C4 II / B7 simply because your registration year is 2011.
If your vehicle is not an exact match, or you are uncertain about model changeover, body code or build date, send the full 17-character VIN through eBay's on-platform messaging before ordering.
The source listing does not expose a donor VIN, so we do not claim donor-VIN verification that we cannot prove. Identification is based on the actual item photographs, the handwritten 5-door / OSF inventory identification, physical component design and the 9181H9 cross-reference. VIN checking is recommended whenever there is any uncertainty.
📸 THE ACTUAL PART YOU ARE BUYING
These images are served directly from the existing eBay image host and show the actual used component. Compare the housing shape, long restraint arm, mounting studs, pivot end and overall geometry with your removed part.
🚗 CORRECT BODY-STYLE REFERENCE
Where is this part fitted?
The door check strap is installed between the front-right door structure and the vehicle's A-pillar / front hinge-pillar area.
As the door opens, the restraint arm moves through the housing. The assembly limits excessive door travel and creates the staged resistance or detent positions that help the door remain at useful partially-open positions.
Front-right door ➜ hinge/A-pillar edge ➜ check strap passes between the body and door shell.
Do not confuse this component with the door hinge, door lock, latch, handle mechanism or rear-door restraint.
🔍 PART IDENTIFICATION & SPECIFICATION
✅ C4 I / LC_ 5-DOOR FITMENT CHART
The check strap is body/door related rather than an engine-service part, but engine variants are included below so buyers can identify their exact C4 I / LC_ application more easily.
| Vehicle | Engine / Output | Production Window | Body / Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Citroen C4 I | 1.4 16V — 88 hp | 11/2004–07/2011 | LC_ 5-door hatch — Front Right |
| Citroen C4 I | 1.6 16V — 109 hp | 11/2004–07/2011 | LC_ 5-door hatch — Front Right |
| Citroen C4 I | 1.6 16V Bio-Flex — 109 hp | 09/2007–07/2008 | LC_ 5-door hatch — Front Right |
| Citroen C4 I | 1.6 HDi — 90 hp | 11/2004–07/2011 | LC_ 5-door hatch — Front Right |
| Citroen C4 I | 1.6 HDi — 109 hp | 11/2004–07/2011 | LC_ 5-door hatch — Front Right |
| Citroen C4 I | 1.6 THP 140 — 140 hp | 07/2008–07/2011 | LC_ 5-door hatch — Front Right |
| Citroen C4 I | 1.6 THP 150 — 150 hp | 07/2008–07/2011 | LC_ 5-door hatch — Front Right |
| Citroen C4 I | 1.6 VTi 120 — 120 hp | 07/2008–07/2011 | LC_ 5-door hatch — Front Right |
| Citroen C4 I | 2.0 16V — 136 hp | 11/2004–07/2007 | LC_ 5-door hatch — Front Right |
| Citroen C4 I | 2.0 16V — 140 hp | 11/2004–07/2011 | LC_ 5-door hatch — Front Right |
| Citroen C4 I | 2.0 16V — approximately 143 hp | 09/2006–07/2009 | LC_ 5-door hatch — Front Right |
| Citroen C4 I | 2.0 16V — 177 hp | 11/2004–07/2008 | LC_ 5-door hatch — Front Right |
| Citroen C4 I | 2.0 HDi — 110 hp | 04/2007–07/2008 | LC_ 5-door hatch — Front Right |
| Citroen C4 I | 2.0 HDi — 136 hp | 11/2004–07/2011 | LC_ 5-door hatch — Front Right |
| Citroen C4 I | 2.0 HDi — 140 hp | 07/2008–07/2011 | LC_ 5-door hatch — Front Right |
⛔ APPLICATIONS NOT CLAIMED BY THIS LISTING
We would rather lose an incorrect sale than create an avoidable return. The applications below are deliberately not being advertised for this particular used component without further vehicle verification.
| Vehicle / Position | Listing Status | What To Do |
|---|---|---|
| C4 I 3-door Coupe / LA_ | NOT CLAIMED | Do not rely on a Coupe compatibility table. Check the VIN and exact physical part before purchasing. |
| C4 II / Mk2 / B7 | NOT COVERED | Later-generation vehicle. Do not order from this listing solely because the registration year overlaps 2011. |
| C4 Picasso / Grand Picasso | NOT CLAIMED | Different body family. Requires a separate VIN and exact-part confirmation. |
| Peugeot / DS applications | NOT CLAIMED | A shared reference-number namespace is not enough to prove vehicle-specific interchangeability. |
| Rear doors | NOT THIS LISTING | This item is being sold as a FRONT door check strap. |
| Front Left / NSF | NOT SOLD AS LEFT SIDE | Some 9181H9 catalogues index both front positions, but this physical used unit is inventory-marked OSF and is sold here as FRONT RIGHT. Ask us to verify before buying it for the left. |
🧭 FIVE CHECKS BEFORE YOU BUY
- Confirm your vehicle is the C4 I / Mk1 LC_ 5-door hatchback, not the later C4 II and not simply "a C4".
- Confirm the production period is within 11/2004–07/2011.
- Confirm you need the front-right door position.
- Compare your removed component with the actual photographs: housing shape, mounting-stud spacing, arm length/profile and pivot end.
- If anything is uncertain, provide the full 17-character VIN through eBay messaging before ordering. Do not purchase by registration year alone.
⚙️ WHAT THE DOOR CHECK STRAP DOES
Function
The check strap controls the door's opening movement between the front door and A-pillar. Its shaped arm and internal restraint mechanism provide resistance and staged opening positions while helping prevent uncontrolled over-travel.
Typical Fault Symptoms
A worn or damaged unit may produce clicking or clunking as the door moves, poor or missing hold-open positions, excessive free movement, a door that swings too easily, rough/notchy movement, creaking, grinding or excessive play around the restraint mechanism.
🏆 WHY CHOOSE A MANUFACTURER-FIT USED COMPONENT?
A reusable manufacturer-fitted component was produced around the vehicle's intended mounting geometry, arm profile and door-restraint arrangement. This gives the buyer a known reference point when comparing it with the removed vehicle component.
Very low-cost pattern replacements can vary by manufacturer, material, detent feel and dimensional tolerance. For a component that must physically line up with the door shell, body mounting points and opening arc, buying the correct shape and application matters more than simply choosing the cheapest listing.
🔧 FITTING GUIDE
- Park on level ground, switch the ignition off and protect the door edge, sill and adjacent paintwork.
- Secure the front-right door so it cannot swing unexpectedly while the restraint is disconnected.
- Remove the required door trim/access panel carefully to obtain access to the check-strap housing. Disconnect trim fittings or electrical connectors only where required.
- Photograph the original installation and note the arm/housing orientation before removing anything.
- Use the correctly fitting socket or Torx tool present on your vehicle to release the body/A-pillar fixing and door-side housing fasteners.
- Withdraw the old check strap through the appropriate access opening without forcing surrounding wiring, trim or sheet metal.
- Before fitting, compare old and replacement components side-by-side: housing geometry, arm profile, overall reach, pivot end, stud spacing and mounting orientation must agree.
- Install the replacement in the same orientation. Start threaded fasteners by hand where applicable to reduce the risk of cross-threading.
- Tighten fasteners to the correct Citroen repair-data specification for the exact VIN. No unverified torque figure is supplied here.
- Refit all trim and connectors, then open and close the door slowly. Confirm smooth travel, correct detent action, no abnormal noise and no interference before normal use.
Interior trim-removal wedges • suitable Torx/socket assortment • ratchet and extensions • torque wrench • work light • protective masking tape • magnetic fastener tray • suitable gloves/eye protection.
⏱️ ESTIMATED REPAIR TIME & GARAGE LABOUR CALCULATOR
Planning estimate for an experienced technician: approximately 0.5–1.0 hour / 30–60 minutes. This is not manufacturer book time. Corroded fixings, damaged trim, previous repairs and workshop procedure can increase the time required.
eBay does not permit active JavaScript calculators in listing descriptions, so the table below provides a static calculation: hourly labour rate × 0.5 to 1.0 hour.
| Garage Rate | Approx. 30 Min | Approx. 60 Min | Estimated Labour Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| £40 / hour | £20 | £40 | £20–£40 |
| £50 / hour | £25 | £50 | £25–£50 |
| £60 / hour | £30 | £60 | £30–£60 |
| £70 / hour | £35 | £70 | £35–£70 |
| £80 / hour | £40 | £80 | £40–£80 |
| £90 / hour | £45 | £90 | £45–£90 |
| £100 / hour | £50 | £100 | £50–£100 |
| £120 / hour | £60 | £120 | £60–£120 |
| £150 / hour | £75 | £150 | £75–£150 |
Figures are labour-only examples and exclude the part, consumables, diagnostics, VAT treatment and any additional repairs a workshop may find.
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🛠️ FITTING SERVICE SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY
Need the part fitted?
A fitting/repair service may be available subject to workshop capacity, vehicle condition and appointment availability.
Please check availability through eBay's permitted on-platform communication before travelling. Fitting is not automatically included with the purchase price of the part.
If additional faults are discovered during installation, these would be discussed separately before additional work is undertaken.
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🚚 UK DELIVERY, INTERNATIONAL DELIVERY & COLLECTION
UK Dispatch
Orders are carefully prepared for dispatch using suitable protective packaging for the individual component.
ADDRESS CHECK: please make sure the delivery address selected during eBay checkout is completely correct before payment. We cannot manually redirect an eBay order to a different address after checkout.
Collections
Collection can be available 7 days a week until 8pm by confirmed prior appointment, including bank holidays where an appointment has been agreed in advance.
Do not travel without confirmation. Collection/fitting arrangements should be made through the communication options provided by eBay.
Current published GSP destination list where applicable
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eBay is transitioning eligible UK sellers from the Global Shipping Programme to eBay International Shipping during 2026. If the seller account has moved to the newer programme, eBay determines the eligible destinations automatically. The options visible to the buyer at checkout are therefore the final authority.
💷 VAT / GLOBAL ACCOUNTING
↩️ RETURNS — HELP US AVOID THE WRONG PART FIRST TIME
Our aim is to provide enough fitment information, photographs and cross-reference information for customers to order the correct component first time. Please carry out the fitment checks above before installation.
The live eBay return settings for the order apply. Returned components should come back in the same condition in which they were supplied and with all included parts.
This is not an automatic restocking charge. eBay rules and applicable statutory consumer rights always apply.
If fitment is uncertain before purchase, send the complete VIN through eBay messaging and request a compatibility check rather than fitting the part first and discovering a mismatch afterwards.
📮 PACKING & DISPATCH
Used vehicle parts can have awkward shapes, projecting arms and exposed mounting points, so suitable protective packing is important during transport.
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FINAL FITMENT CHECK
This listing is sold for: C4 I / MK1 • LC_ • 5-DOOR HATCHBACK • 11/2004–07/2011 • FRONT RIGHT / OSF • 9181H9 FITMENT CROSS-REFERENCE.
The photographed component is the primary visual reference. If your old component does not match, stop and request a VIN check through eBay messaging before purchase.