Citroen parts from breakers: Berlingo, C4 Picasso, C5
Citroen and Peugeot: what is shared and what is not
Many Citroen models have “twins” at Peugeot: Berlingo and Partner, Jumpy and Expert, Jumper and Boxer. Engines and gearboxes are shared too, for example the 1.6 HDi diesel. That is good: the circle of possible breakers is wider. But body parts, lamps and interior are different for each make, so ask for an exact match, not “fits from a Peugeot”.
Engine and fuel system
In a request for a diesel Citroen, always write the engine: 1.6 HDi, 2.0 HDi or another. Everything depends on it: injectors, the high-pressure fuel pump, the turbocharger, the catalytic converter. For the pump and injectors, ask about diagnostics, because a unit may work only partly.
What to put in your request
- Car model — with the generation, for example Citroen C4 Picasso;
- Which part — for example the high-pressure fuel pump;
- Year;
- Engine — for example 1.6 HDi;
- Side — for example front right door;
- Colour — white or another;
- Condition of the part — working, with a warranty for testing;
- VIN, for example VF7UD9HZH9J123456;
- Delivery city and budget.
Example: “I need a high-pressure fuel pump for a 2010 Citroen C4 Picasso, 1.6 HDi engine, working, preferably tested on a bench. VIN VF7UD9HZH9J123456. Courier delivery to Perth, budget up to $240.”
Comfort and suspension details
Some Citroens, the C5 in particular, have hydropneumatic suspension. Parts of this system (spheres, pump, control unit) are very specific, so turn to sellers who know it. These cars also have a lot of comfort electronics, and a unit must match by number.
Compare by substance
Find out which car the part came from, its mileage and whether you can return it. For the body, ask for a photo of the colour in daylight, because shades differ. For electronics, write the unit number. A price without delivery does not give the full picture.
For the Berlingo and C4 Picasso, people often look for sliding doors, tail lamps and seats. The Picasso interior is more complex: check whether you need seats with heating, adjustments or a folding system. It pays to take such parts as a set together with the trim panels, if you need those too.
How it works on BlaBlaPrice
You write a request on BlaBlaPrice, and breakers and sellers of French cars answer in the chat with a price and delivery. The platform puts the best-value offer first, with reviews visible by each. Sellers can see where they stand among the others and compete for you. Your phone number is hidden until you choose a seller. Everything about it is on the How it works page.
Other makes are in Car breakers (used parts), for example Fiat.
