[Status: Resolved] Locked out of diagnostics - Citroen C3 Picasso Millenium Mini asks for access code

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Greengiant
Member since November 2022 • 24 posts

Trying to program a spare key - where's the key code on my Citroen C3 Picasso Millenium Mini?

Posted on May 04, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Citroen C3 Picasso Millenium Mini. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on May 05, 2025

Replies (6)

Voodooman
Member • 23 posts

I really hope this trick works on my Citroen C3 Picasso Millenium Mini.

May 05, 2025 Reply
Xenomorph
Member • 66 posts

My Citroen C3 Picasso Millenium Mini just blinks. I think this might fix it.

May 06, 2025 Reply
Ziggystar
Member • 111 posts

Just checking in to say this helped with my Citroen C3 Picasso Millenium Mini. Thanks!

May 07, 2025 Reply
Alphacent
Member • 8 posts

Same issue here with my Citroen C3 Picasso Millenium Mini, let me know if it works.

May 08, 2025 Reply
Cosmokid
Member • 140 posts

Struggling with the same issue on my Citroen C3 Picasso Millenium Mini, following this thread.

May 09, 2025 Reply
Javajunkie
Member • 73 posts

Anyone have luck with this on a 2015 Citroen C3 Picasso Millenium Mini?

May 10, 2025 Reply

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