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Can you permanently disable Start and Stop on my Citroën C3?

Model: Citroen C3 SY, SX - Years: 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
Part: Checks and maintenance

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In fact, there is no way for the owner or dealer to disable the start&stop system on your Citroën C3, or on any other vehicle from the PSA group (Peugeot, Citroën, DS Automobiles, Opel, and Vauxhall), as this system is required to comply with emissions regulations.

There are various online guides, but these often void the warranty or cause damage to the vehicle's electrical system.

The best solution is to disable it each time you get in the car, as shown in this video. With the engine running, use the onboard computer, click the home button to access the available functions for the driver.

At this point, you will find various options, including the activation and deactivation of Start&Stop; simply set it to Off to disable it or to On to activate it.


Updated on 8 June 2026 by ScegliAuto


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