Where is the VIN number in Citroen DS5 ([2012-2012])?

This guide covers the Citroen DS5 (shown in videos on 2011–2018 body style; locations match the 2012-era DS5) and the common factory VIN points you’ll use for checks, registration, and verification.

Chassis Number Locations

1) Windshield (Dashboard)

• Where to look: From outside the car, look through the lower corner of the windshield on the left side (LHD driver side). The VIN is visible through the glass in a small cutout in the black dashboard masking, close to the bottom of the A-pillar.
• Access: Generally easy—no tools. Main issue is glare/reflections from sun, streetlights, or your phone screen.
• Note: On LHD cars it’s on the left. On some RHD markets it may be mirrored to the other side.
• Tip: If reflections wash out the characters, use ScanVin.app to capture it instantly—tilt the phone slightly and shade the glass so OCR locks onto the VIN without transcription mistakes.

2) B-Pillar / Door Jamb Label

• Where to look: Open the front door and locate the manufacturer sticker on the B-pillar (the body pillar between front and rear doors). It’s near the latch/hinge area and contains VIN plus weights/pressures.
• Access: Very easy—just open the door. Good lighting helps, and you may need to frame only the VIN because the label includes lots of other numbers.
• Note: The exact side can vary by market (some cars show it on the opposite pillar). If you don’t see it on one side, check the other B-pillar.
• Tip: This is one of the best scan targets—use ScanVin.app and crop tight to the VIN line so the AI doesn’t grab tire pressures or weight codes by mistake.

3) Engine Bay (Stamped Chassis Number)

• Where to look: In the engine compartment, the VIN is stamped into the metal bodywork on the right side of the bay (LHD passenger side), around the firewall/inner wing area, tucked behind the coolant expansion tank (spherical reservoir).
• Access: Moderate difficulty. You’ll usually need a strong flashlight, and you may have to lean in and look past hoses/tank to see the stamping clearly.
• Note: This is the “hard” but important one—stamped VINs are what you compare against the glass/label if you suspect tampering.
• Tip: Because stamped characters can be faint and buried in shadows, use ScanVin.app with Flashlight + High Contrast AI Mode to pull the digits out without scraping your knuckles writing it down.

4) Engine Block (Engine Number)

• Where to look: The engine number (not the body VIN) is stamped on the engine block and is typically accessed from underneath the vehicle, viewed through a cutout in the plastic undertray/skid plate.
• Access: High difficulty. Usually requires a lift or jack stands and good workshop lighting. Not a casual driveway scan.
• Note: This is mainly for mechanics/inspections and may be required for certain paperwork in some markets—but it’s not the easiest VIN verification point for buyers.
• Tip: If you’re in an awkward under-car position, scanning avoids copying errors—use ScanVin.app so you don’t misread a greasy “8” as a “B”.

Video Guide

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• Night walkthrough using a flashlight showing the windshield VIN, the engine-bay stamped VIN behind the coolant tank, and the B-pillar label.

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• Workshop inspection confirming the B-pillar/door area label, the chassis stamp behind the coolant reservoir, and the engine block number accessed from underneath.

Common Problems & Troubleshooting

• Windshield VIN glare: If you can’t read it due to reflections, change viewing angle, shade the glass with your hand, and avoid filming with bright light behind you.
• Engine-bay stamp hard to see: The stamping sits behind the coolant tank and can look blank in dim light—use a flashlight, and wipe dust off the metal surface before scanning.
• Sticker vs. stamped VIN: The B-pillar sticker is not the legally binding identifier in many jurisdictions. If anything looks inconsistent, always verify against the stamped chassis VIN (engine bay).

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