[Fixed] Need my Citroen C1's key code to program a new transponder key

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Ironman
Member since January 2023 • 15 posts

How to retrieve the key code to make keys for my Citroen C1?

Posted on March 03, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1860 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Citroen C1. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 04, 2025

Replies (5)

Vortexx
Member • 80 posts

Bookmarking this for when I work on my Citroen C1 this weekend.

March 04, 2025 Reply
Electriceel
Member • 108 posts

Using this on my Citroen C1 now. Hope it works.

March 05, 2025 Reply
Laserfocus
Member • 50 posts

Trying to reprogram a new key for my Citroen C1—need the code first.

March 06, 2025 Reply
Flashgordon
Member • 43 posts

This is exactly what I need for my Citroen C1, thanks for posting!

March 07, 2025 Reply
Jazzmann
Member • 21 posts

Same issue here with my Citroen C1, let me know if it works.

March 08, 2025 Reply

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