Citroen C4 VIN Decoder

Enter the 17-character VIN of your Citroen C4 to see the factory basics. Free, with no registration.

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How to use the decoder

01

Find the VIN

Look on the dashboard, the driver's door frame or in the registration document.

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Enter it above

Type all 17 characters. The letters I, O and Q are never used in a VIN.

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Read the result

See the factory basics for free, and order a full report for the history behind the VIN.

About the Citroen C4

Enter the 17-character VIN of a Citroen C4 and the free decoder returns the manufacturer, the model year and the country of manufacture, with no registration needed. Our data for the C4 covers 26 versions, with model years from 2004 to 2025, in SUV, Sedan, Coupe and Hatchback bodies and with power from 75 to 177 hp. Entries include the C4 I Hatchback (Phase I, 2004), the C4 Cactus (Phase II, 2018) and the C4 Grand SpaceTourer (Phase I, 2018).

A VIN holds no accidents, mileage, theft or owner details, so a decode says nothing about how the car has been used. On a car you are looking at, compare the decoded model year and country with the registration papers and the advert, and check that the VIN on the car matches the documents character for character. For past events you would need a paid vehicle history report.

Citroen C4 versions

Versions and generations in our data. Use the VIN to confirm which one you have.

VersionYearsBodyPower
Citroen C4 I Coupe (Phase I, 2004)2004 - 2008Coupe88 - 177 hp
Citroen C4 I Hatchback (Phase I, 2004)2004 - 2008Hatchback88 - 140 hp
Citroen C4 I Grand Picasso (Phase I, 2006)2006 - 2010-109 - 150 hp
Citroen C4 C-Triomphe (Phase I, 2007)2007 - 2011Sedan109 - 140 hp
Citroen C4 I Picasso (Phase I, 2007)2007 - 2010-109 - 150 hp
Citroen C4 I Coupe (Phase II, 2008)2008 - 2010Coupe88 - 150 hp
Citroen C4 I Hatchback (Phase II, 2008)2008 - 2010Hatchback90 - 150 hp
Citroen C4 C-Quatre (Phase I, 2009)2009 - 2012Sedan117 - 147 hp
Citroen C4 I Grand Picasso (Phase II, 2010)2010 - 2013-109 - 163 hp
Citroen C4 I Picasso (Phase II, 2010)2010 - 2013-112 - 163 hp
Citroen C4 II Hatchback (Phase I, 2010)2010 - 2015Hatchback92 - 156 hp
Citroen C4 Aircross (Phase I, 2012)2012 - 2017SUV114 - 154 hp
Citroen C4 L Sedan (Phase I, 2012)2012 - 2016Sedan116 - 163 hp
Citroen C4 II Grand Picasso (Phase I, 2013)2013 - 2016-92 - 165 hp
Citroen C4 II Picasso (Phase I, 2013)2013 - 2016-92 - 165 hp
Citroen C4 Cactus (Phase I, 2014)2014 - 2017-75 - 110 hp
Citroen C4 Berline (Phase I, 2015)2015 - 2020Sedan117 - 136 hp
Citroen C4 II Hatchback (Phase II, 2015)2015 - 2018Hatchback99 - 150 hp
Citroen C4 II Grand Picasso (Phase II, 2016)2016 - 2018-99 - 165 hp
Citroen C4 II Picasso (Phase II, 2016)2016 - 2018-99 - 165 hp
Citroen C4 L Sedan (Phase II, 2016)2016 - 2018Sedan114 - 167 hp
Citroen C4 Cactus (Phase II, 2018)2018 - 2020SUV82 - 130 hp
Citroen C4 Grand SpaceTourer (Phase I, 2018)2018 - 2022-99 - 165 hp
Citroen C4 SpaceTourer (Phase I, 2018)2018 - 2020-99 - 165 hp
Citroen C4 III (Phase I, 2020)2020 - 2024SUV101 - 155 hp
Citroen C4 III (Phase II, 2024)2024 - 2025SUV100 - 136 hp

Model year characters for the Citroen C4

The 10th character of the VIN is the model year. For the Citroen C4, with model years 2004 - 2025 in our data, these are the characters to expect. The letters repeat every 30 years, so always confirm the year against the car itself.

  • 20044
  • 20055
  • 20066
  • 20077
  • 20088
  • 20099
  • 2010A
  • 2011B
  • 2012C
  • 2013D
  • 2014E
  • 2015F
  • 2016G
  • 2017H
  • 2018J
  • 2019K
  • 2020L
  • 2021M
  • 2022N
  • 2023P
  • 2024R
  • 2025S

What the VIN reveals about a Citroen C4

  • The manufacturer and brand (Citroen)
  • The model year
  • The country of manufacture
  • The assembly plant, when it is coded
  • The vehicle type and body style, where the manufacturer encodes it
  • Engine and model details, where available
  • Whether the VIN structure and check digit are valid

Where to find the VIN

  • 1

    Dashboard

    On the driver's side, visible through the windshield.

  • 2

    Driver's door frame

    On a sticker on the door frame or the edge of the door.

  • 3

    Registration document

    Printed in the vehicle registration or title.

  • 4

    Engine bay or chassis

    Stamped on the firewall or the frame on many models.

Learn more about VINs

A VIN is built from six parts, and each one says something about the vehicle. Our guides explain how to read it and what it can and cannot tell you.

Before you buy a used Citroen C4

  • Compare the VIN on the dashboard, the door frame and the documents. All three should match.
  • Look for signs of tampering around the VIN plate and the door frame sticker.
  • Ask for the service history and check it against the car.
  • Run a full history report to see recorded damage, mileage and theft records.

Decode your Citroen C4 VIN for free

Enter the 17-character VIN and see the factory basics in seconds.

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Frequently asked questions

In which years was the Citroen C4 built?

Our data lists model years 2004 - 2025 across 26 versions of the Citroen C4. The VIN of a particular car shows its model year in the 10th character.

Which VIN character shows the model year of a Citroen C4?

It is the 10th character. For the Citroen C4 the characters to expect are 4 (2004), 5 (2005), 6 (2006), 7 (2007), 8 (2008), 9 (2009), A (2010), B (2011), C (2012), D (2013), E (2014), F (2015), G (2016), H (2017), J (2018), K (2019), L (2020), M (2021), N (2022), P (2023), R (2024), S (2025).

How many versions of the Citroen C4 are in your data?

26 versions, in 4 body styles, with power up to 177 hp. Use the VIN to confirm which one you have.

How can I confirm which Citroen C4 version a car is from its VIN?

The decoder gives you the model year, which you can set against the years in our list, for example the C4 I Coupe (Phase I, 2004) and the C4 I Coupe (Phase II, 2008). Body style and power are not decoded, so confirm those on the registration document.

What should I compare between the VIN plate and the documents?

Read all 17 characters and check they match the registration papers exactly. The letters I, O and Q are never used in a VIN, so if you think you see one, you have probably misread the character. Also check that the model year and country shown by the decoder fit the car and the paperwork.

What will the decoder not tell me about a Citroen C4?

It will not show accidents, mileage, theft or previous owners, because none of that is stored in a VIN. It also does not read out the power or body style, so those details need to come from the documents.