Isofix?

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Model: C3 2002-2005, Original shape model
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Can anyone tell me if my 2002 C3 has Isofix system for baby seats?
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fraz101 wrote:Can anyone tell me if my 2002 C3 has Isofix system for baby seats?
ISOFIX is an alternative to securing the seat with seat belts. Seats are secured with a single attachment at the top (top tether) and two attachments at the base of each side of the seat. The full set of anchor points for this system were required in new cars in the United States starting in September 2002.
Yes (BUT). The early C3 models do not have the top tether point for 'ISOFIX+' or 'Advanced ISOFIX' mounting but the bottom metal loops are present.

I wouldn't consider it to be a full 'up-to-date' ISOFIX system but not all ISOFIX car seats use the top tether and any that are just ISOFIX (not plus or advanced) and don't need the extra top point will be OK for the C3 2002 to 2009 :)


This is a diagram of a top tether point, your C3 may have one, mine doesn't.

top tether point found on the rear seat
top tether point found on the rear seat

But later models may and it may even have been an option pack on the early ones?


The metal loops are present (and very well hidden) on the early cars so should be fitted to all C3s
ISOFIX loop on rear seat of a 2002 Citroen C3
ISOFIX loop on rear seat of a 2002 Citroen C3
You have to lift up the bottom part of the rear seat back rest to see the metal loops, its difficult to see them but they are there ;)



The images below are of a modular ISOFIX seat system that doesn't utilise the top tether point, which makes this compatible with the early C3. I have contacted the manufacturers of Maxi-Cosi FamilyFix Car Seat Base (below) and confirmed its compatible with the C3 2002 to current production for ISOFIX fitting in the two outer rear seats :)

Maxi-Cosi FamilyFix Car Seat Base ISOFIX
The yellow rear loop latches are shown extended in this model. These attach the seat base to a (hidden) secure point on the C3.

Citroen C3 Modular Maxi-Cosi FamilyFix Car Seat System
Citroen C3 Modular Maxi-Cosi FamilyFix Car Seat System
Modular C3 Baby and Child Seat System on Amazon
familyfix ISO child seat for a Citroen C3 2002-2005
familyfix ISO child seat for a Citroen C3 2002-2005
Rear facing configuration using the same ISOFIX style base and a Maxi-Cosi Pebble Car Seat in Robin Red (2015 range).


If you have an ebay account its possible to find the FamilyFix Base System or Maxi-Cosi Pebble Seat or the Maxi-Cosi Pearl Seat in various colours and many different accessories like rain covers and buggy adaptors.
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Joined: Tue May 12, 2015 11:20 am
Model: C3 2002-2005, Original shape model
Year: 2002 (02)
Engine Size: 1.4 (16v)
Fuel Type: Diesel
Mileage: 80000
Trim Level: Exclusive
Gearbox: Manual 5 speed
DPF: No
LHD or RHD: RHD (UK)

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Awesome reply and information

Thanks a lot mate
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Year: 2002 (52)
Engine Size: 1.4 (16v)
Fuel Type: Diesel
Mileage: 100000
Trim Level: Exclusive
Gearbox: Manual 5 speed
DPF: No
LHD or RHD: RHD (UK)
Engine name: DV4 16-valve diesel (90 PS)
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fraz101 wrote:Awesome reply and information
Thank you :)
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