Citroën paint code location
Where is the paint code on a Citroën?
On most Citroëns it's on the driver’s door frame. Check the places in the order shown — it varies a little by model and age.
- 1Driver’s door frame (B-pillar)
- 2Under the bonnet
Where to look
- On a sticker in the door frame
- Under the bonnet, on the front slam panel or inner wing
What the code looks like
Three or four letters.
Don't mistake the VIN (17 characters) or the trim code for it: the paint code is the short one.
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Citroën paint code questions
Where is the paint code on a Citroën?
On a sticker in the door frame. If it isn’t there: under the bonnet, on the front slam panel or inner wing.
What does a Citroën paint code look like?
Three or four letters.
Is the Citroën paint code on the V5C?
No — the logbook only gives a colour family such as “grey”. The factory code is on the label on the car, or you can look it up from the registration.
The label is missing or unreadable — now what?
Labels peel off and fade, especially on older cars or after a repair. Enter the registration above and we’ll find the Citroën’s colour and its likely paint codes.
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