Citroen C5 Exhaust Clamps
Aftermarket exhaust clamps engineered to slot into the Citroen C5. Cross-referenced against OEM specs and dispatched countrywide from our warehouse
What Are Citroen C5 Exhaust Clamps?
Clamps are what hold one section of exhaust to the next — downpipe to catalyst, catalyst to mid-section, mid-section to rear silencer. They are the cheapest parts in the system and the ones most likely to turn a fifteen-minute job into a two-hour one. The reason is corrosion: a clamp bolt that has spent six South African summers under a car will usually shear rather than undo, and once it has, the joint has to be cut apart. Many Citroens use a two-piece French-style clamp on the C2, C3 and Xsara systems rather than the generic U-bolt type, so matching the clamp to the joint matters more than it does on some makes.
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Common Questions About Citroen C5 Exhaust Clamps
How much do Citroen exhaust clamps cost in South Africa?
Almost nothing, which is the point — generic clamps run R27 to R42, and the Citroen-specific two-piece French-style clamps are stocked through our network for a little more. The cost of an exhaust joint repair is essentially all labour, so it is never worth economising on the clamp. Tell us the model and roughly where in the system the joint sits and we will match it correctly.
What size exhaust clamp does my Citroen need?
The common sizes are 45 mm for the older C2 and C3 rear sections and 55 to 60 mm for the larger silencer joints, with the performance systems on the C4 and DS3 running 63 to 76 mm. Measure the outer diameter of the pipe at the joint rather than guessing from the model, because aftermarket sections fitted at some point in the car's life often differ from original. A photo with a tape measure across the pipe is enough for us to match it.
Can you reuse Citroen exhaust clamps?
We would not. A clamp that has been torqued down and then heat-cycled for years has stretched threads and a saddle that has taken a permanent set to the shape of the old joint. Refitting it gives you a joint that seals adequately on the day and starts blowing a few weeks later, at which point the section has to come apart again. At R27 upward, a new clamp is the cheapest insurance in the entire job.
Where can I buy Citroen exhaust clamps in South Africa?
We source clamps nationally. Common generic sizes go out the same day; the Citroen-specific two-piece clamps sometimes need 24 to 48 hours to come in. Order the hangers at the same time if the system is coming apart anyway — the rubbers are equally cheap, they are equally likely to be perished, and having both on the bench saves a second visit. Send the VIN or a photo of the joint.
Not Sure Which Exhaust Clamps Fits Your C5?
Share your VIN or engine code and our Citroen team will cross-check the correct exhaust clamps for your exact C5 variant.