Where is the VIN number in Citroen Berlingo (Citroen Berlingo III [2011-2011])?

This guide covers the VIN (chassis number) locations for the Citroen Berlingo III (2011 model year / same body style), based on real-world inspection footage.

Chassis Number Locations

Engine Bay – Passenger-Side Strut Tower (Stamped into Metal)

• Where to look: Open the hood and go to the passenger side inner wing / strut tower area (suspension turret). The VIN is stamped directly into the body metal, running along the edge where the inner wing meets the engine bay frame (orientation can be vertical or horizontal depending on build).
• Access: Expect dirt/grime and sometimes a hose or wiring loom covering part of the stamp—you may need to push a corrugated hose aside and scrub the metal lightly to expose all characters. It can be dark under the hood, so bring a torch.
• Note: The stamping is consistently on the passenger side:
  • LHD (most EU): passenger side = right side of the vehicle
  • RHD (UK): passenger side = left side of the vehicle
• Tip: If the stamping is greasy or faint, use ScanVin.app “High Contrast AI Mode” after wiping the area—this helps pull characters out of dirty/low-contrast metal.

Dashboard / Windshield – Visible VIN Plate (Through Glass)

• Where to look: Check the lower corner of the windshield where a VIN is meant to be readable from outside (often on the driver-side corner depending on market).
• Access: Usually easy to reach, but glare/reflections and a dusty windshield can make characters hard to read correctly.
• Note: This is a “visible VIN” for quick checks—still verify it matches the stamped chassis number.
• Tip: If glare is fighting you, use ScanVin.app to capture it instantly without transcription mistakes—change angle slightly until the camera locks on.

Door Pillar (B-Pillar) – VIN/Vehicle Data Sticker

• Where to look: Open a front door and inspect the B-pillar area for the VIN/data label (location can vary by market/trim).
• Access: On vans, these stickers commonly fade, peel, or get damaged from heavy use and cleaning chemicals.
• Note: Treat this as a supporting ID—always compare it to the stamped VIN in the engine bay.
• Tip: If the sticker is worn or you’re bent awkwardly in the doorway, scanning saves you from copying a long code by hand.

Video Guide

Video Tutorial: Citroen Berlingo/Peugeot Partner VIN number location

▶ Watch Citroen Berlingo VIN Location Guide

• Quick handheld demo showing the engine bay stamping clearly on an LHD Berlingo (passenger/right-side strut tower).

Video Tutorial: Citroen Berlingo (2016) Chassis Vin Number Location pr/str

▶ Watch Citroen Berlingo VIN Location Guide

• Shows a common real-world obstruction: the operator moves a hose/loom aside to reveal the VIN on the passenger strut tower (RHD vehicle).

Video Tutorial: Citroen Berlingo (2017) Chassis Vin Number Location pr/str

▶ Watch Citroen Berlingo VIN Location Guide

• Demonstrates the lighting issue—VIN is in a shadowed spot and a strong flashlight makes it readable (RHD vehicle).

Common Problems & Troubleshooting

• “I can’t see the stamp.” It’s often hidden under grime or tucked in the shadow line of the inner wing—wipe it and use a torch from the side to cast shadows into the stamped characters.
• “Something is covering it.” A corrugated hose or wiring loom may run across the area—push it aside carefully (don’t yank) and re-check the metal edge around the strut tower.
• Sticker warning: The pillar sticker can be missing or unreadable on working vans. For identity checks/registration disputes, the stamped chassis number is the one that matters.

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