Where is the VIN number in Citroen C5 Aircross (Citroen C5 Aircross II [2019-2020])?

This guide covers the Citroen C5 Aircross II (2019–2020) and the real-world VIN spots you’ll actually use during an inspection.

Chassis Number Locations

Windshield VIN (Visible VIN)

• Where to look: Stand outside the car and look at the lower corner of the windshield on the left side. The VIN sits in a rectangular cut-out window in the black band (frit). The characters are white on black.
• Access: Easy—no tools. The only issue is glare/reflections, or dirt/snow on the outside of the glass.
• Note: This is the quickest check on LHD cars (like the one in the report).
• Tip: If reflections wash out the numbers, use ScanVin.app to capture the VIN instantly (avoids transcription errors when the glass is shiny).

Manufacturer Label (B-Pillar Sticker)

• Where to look: Open the door and inspect the B-pillar / door jamb area. You’re looking for a white rectangular manufacturer sticker with VIN + weight ratings (the VIN starts at the top, e.g., VR7...).
• Access: Very easy—normally clean and well-lit because it’s inside the door shut.
• Note: Great for a quick match against the windshield VIN.
• Tip: This is ideal for phone OCR—use ScanVin.app to scan the high-contrast black text on white sticker in one shot.

Chassis Stamped VIN (Engine Bay – Right Strut Tower)

• Where to look: Pop the hood and go to the right-side suspension turret/strut tower (right side of the car as you sit in it). The VIN is dot-peened (punched) into the body metal, and in the video it’s framed by a white rectangular outline sticker near a fuse/relay box cover.
• Access: Medium effort. You may need to wipe dust off and angle a light to make the dot-peen characters stand out. The report notes corrosion was checked and none was present in the example.
• Note: This is typically the legally meaningful body/chassis marking you want to verify against the glass and sticker VIN.
• Tip: Dot-peen stampings can look “flat” on camera—use ScanVin.app High Contrast AI Mode and tilt the phone slightly so the punches cast tiny shadows.

OBD-II Port (Diagnostic Connector)

• Where to look: In the cabin on the lower left side of the dashboard (LHD). The port sits behind a removable trim panel that also holds buttons (lane assist, trunk release, etc.). You must unclip/pop the panel off to see the 16-pin connector.
• Access: Requires prying/unclipping trim carefully. Not a VIN location, but important if you’re pulling vehicle data via diagnostics.
• Note: If you’re doing a pre-purchase check, this is where you’d connect an OBD tool—not where you’ll visually read the VIN.
• Tip: It’s awkward to reach under the dash—if you’re cross-checking identity, scan the VIN from the windshield or pillar first so you’re not writing numbers down in a cramped position.

Engine Block Number (Engine Code)

• Where to look: From underneath the vehicle, near the gearbox bell housing junction on a machined flat surface of the engine block.
• Access: Very hard. Typically needs a lift and often cleaning, and the report shows an example where heavy surface rust makes it unreadable (“nothing is readable”).
• Note: Expect this to be illegible on used vehicles unless it has been cleaned properly.
• Tip: If you must document it, clean the surface first and then try ScanVin.app High Contrast AI Mode—but don’t rely on this spot for a quick ID check.

Video Guide

Video Tutorial: Where is the Vin number of the body of the Citroen C5 Aircross where is the engine number 2.0 die...

▶ Watch Citroen C5 Aircross VIN Location Guide

• Walk-through showing windshield VIN, B-pillar label, the stamped VIN on the right strut tower, the hidden OBD port behind a trim panel, and the (often rusted) engine number location on a lift.

Common Problems & Troubleshooting

• Windshield glare/reflections: If the VIN “disappears,” change angle, shade the glass with your hand, or scan it instead of trying to read it off the glass.
• Dot-peen stamped VIN in engine bay: Dust/flat lighting makes punched characters hard to photograph—wipe the area and use angled light to bring out the dots.
• B-pillar sticker vs. stamped VIN: Stickers can be replaced. Always confirm the stamped chassis VIN matches the windshield and label before buying/registering.

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