Citroën C3 II, A51

Automatic transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Citroën C3 II, A51 automatic transmission fluid capacity ranges from 2 to 5,8 liters. Service intervals include normal use and filled for life. The data covers 4 configurations.

The configuration chart below lists fill volumes and service intervals for each engine and trim variant.

TypeSpecifications
C3 II 1.2 PureTech 82, HMZ (2013-2016)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,2 liter (Dry fill)
  • Capacity 2,1 liter (Service fill)
  • Code: MCP 6/1
C3 II 1.4 HDi, 8HR, 8HZ (2012-2015)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,1 liter (Dry fill)
  • Capacity 2 liter (Service fill)
  • Code: MA5P 5/1
C3 II 1.6 VTi, 5FS (2012-2015)
  • Use: Filled for life
  • Capacity 5,8 liter (Dry fill)
  • Capacity 3 liter (Service fill)
  • Code: AL4 4/1
C3 II 1.6 VTi, 5FS (2009-2011)
  • Use: Filled for life
  • Capacity 5,8 liter (Dry fill)
  • Capacity 3 liter (Service fill)
  • Code: AL4 4/1

Additional Notes

  • The Citroën C3 II (A51) 1.6 VTi with engine code 5FS carries a dry fill capacity of 5.8 liters, which represents the total fluid volume required when filling a completely empty or overhauled transaxle from scratch.
  • The 1.6 VTi 5FS service fill capacity of 3 liters is notably lower than the dry fill figure, reflecting the volume needed when fluid remains in the torque converter and passages during a routine fluid exchange rather than a full drain.
  • The 1.6 VTi 5FS transaxle across both the 2009-2011 and 2012-2015 model year ranges shares identical dry and service fill capacities of 5.8 liters and 3 liters respectively, with no variation between the two periods.
  • A "filled for life" designation on the 1.6 VTi 5FS automatic transaxle means the manufacturer specifies no scheduled drain-and-refill interval under normal operating conditions, treating the factory-installed fluid as a permanent fill for the transmission's service life.
  • The 1.2 PureTech 82 with engine code HMZ, available from 2013-2016, uses a semi-automatic transaxle with a dry fill of 2.2 liters and a service fill of 2.1 liters, a difference of only 0.1 liters, indicating very little fluid is retained in the unit during a service drain.
  • The 1.4 HDi with engine codes 8HR and 8HZ, covering 2012-2015, uses an automated transaxle with a dry fill of 2.1 liters and a service fill of 2.0 liters, again showing a minimal gap between the two fill values.
  • The semi-automatic transaxle on the 1.2 PureTech 82 and the automated transaxle on the 1.4 HDi both carry service fill capacities in the 2.0-2.1 liter range, substantially smaller than the 3.0 liter service fill of the 1.6 VTi automatic transaxle.
  • All four configurations across the C3 II A51 specification set are designated for normal use conditions, with no severe-use interval or capacity variation listed for any of the engines covered.

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