[Method] Options when VIN is unreadable for Citroen C5 30 V6 Exclusive key code

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Karmapolice
Member since December 2021 • 146 posts

How to get the factory key code for my Citroen C5 30 V6 Exclusive to make keys?

Posted on January 05, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 939 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Citroen C5 30 V6 Exclusive. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 06, 2025

Replies (6)

Hackman
Member • 76 posts

My Citroen C5 30 V6 Exclusive is just sitting there waiting for a miracle like this.

January 06, 2025 Reply
Ironwill
Member • 115 posts

Trying this on my Citroen C5 30 V6 Exclusive later. Will report back.

January 07, 2025 Reply
Cyberghost
Member • 43 posts

Anyone try this on a Citroen C5 30 V6 Exclusive with push-button start?

January 08, 2025 Reply
Diana
Member • 75 posts

Great info! Needed this for my old Citroen C5 30 V6 Exclusive.

January 09, 2025 Reply
Vectorprime
Member • 115 posts

Really hoping this unlocks my Citroen C5 30 V6 Exclusive's mystery code.

January 10, 2025 Reply
Unclesam
Member • 14 posts

Thanks! This could save me a trip to the dealership for my Citroen C5 30 V6 Exclusive.

January 11, 2025 Reply

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