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Auto Locksmith Citroen in St Albans and Hertfordshire
Herts Car Keys makes and programs Citroen keys at the vehicle, across St Albans and Hertfordshire, from a base at Peartree Farm in Welwyn Garden City. A Citroen takes one of 7 key systems built between 1996 and the current cars, running from Megamos 13 / ID13 then Megamos Crypto 48 / ID48 with JMA TP08 to Hitag AES / ID4A with NCF29A1X or NFX29AC, on the VA2 and HU83 blades. Every one of them is worked at the vehicle rather than at a dealer. Darius Arbaciauskas attends himself. Car keys start from £120 and every key carries a 12 month warranty.
- 7 key systemsCovered on this make
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- 12 monthsWarranty on every key
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Citroen Key Systems by Model Year
Citroen has run 7 key and immobiliser systems in the United Kingdom, from Megamos 13 / ID13 then Megamos Crypto 48 / ID48 with JMA TP08 on cars of 1996 to 2005 to Hitag AES / ID4A with NCF29A1X or NFX29AC on 2022 onward.
| Key system | Approximate years | What it is |
|---|---|---|
| Megamos 13 / ID13 then Megamos Crypto 48 / ID48 with JMA TP08 | 1996 to 2005 | Used on Relay, which is a Fiat Ducato underneath |
| Philips ID33 with PCF7930 or PCF7931 | 1997 to 2001 | Used on Xsara, Saxo and Berlingo of that period |
| Hitag 2 / ID46 with PCF7936, PCF7941, PCF7945, PCF7953 or PCF7961 | 2000 to 2017 | Used on Saxo, Xsara, C2, C3, C4, C5, Berlingo, Relay, Dispatch, DS3 and DS4 |
| Texas Crypto 4D / 4D70 or 4D67 | 2005 to 2014 | Used on C1, which is a Toyota Aygo underneath |
| Texas Crypto DST AES 128 bit / 4D74 or ID74 | 2014 onward | Used on C1 from that year |
| DST AES 128 bit / Hitag 3 | 2016 onward | Used on C3 and Dispatch and DS4 from 2016, C5 from 2018, C4 from 2020 and Berlingo from 2018 |
| Hitag AES / ID4A with NCF29A1X or NFX29AC | 2022 onward | Used on C5 from 2022 and on C3 and Berlingo from 2024 |
Year bands overlap, because a manufacturer changes system part way through a model run rather than on the first of January.
Citroen Key Work Covered From St Albans
Six kinds of Citroen key work are carried out where the car stands, across the 7 key systems in the table above.
- Replacement Citroen keys. Cut to the VA2 profile at the vehicle and programmed where the key and the vehicle require it, which is the car key replacement work the St Albans page sets out in full.
- All keys lost on a Citroen. A key built from the vehicle itself when nothing is left to copy, which on a Hitag AES / ID4A with NCF29A1X or NFX29AC car is read from the vehicle rather than cut from a code.
- Citroen lockouts. The VA2 lock is picked or decoded using non destructive entry methods designed to avoid damage to the door, the lock and the glass.
- Spare Citroen keys. Cut at the vehicle and programmed where the key and the vehicle require it, from a working original, so the Hitag AES / ID4A with NCF29A1X or NFX29AC system stays as it is.
- Citroen fob and remote faults. A fob that locks the doors and leaves the engine dead points at the remote rather than the Hitag AES / ID4A with NCF29A1X or NFX29AC transponder, and both are tested before a key is quoted.
- Citroen vans and light commercials. Berlingo, Relay and Dispatch are covered on the same visit as car keys.
The Key Blade Used on a Citroen
The blade is the metal part of the key that turns in the lock or sits inside the fob. On Citroen the profile is VA2, HU83, SX9, NE72, NE73, SIP16 and SIP22, which decides the blank that is cut and the decoder that opens the lock when no working key is left.
- VA2. Used on Citroen transponder keys with ID46 and on blade charts with Fiat, Peugeot, Renault and Toyota.
- HU83. Used on Citroen transponder keys with ID46 and on a blade chart with MAN, Peugeot and Renault.
- SX9. Used specifically for Citroen Berlingo and Xsara Picasso.
- NE72. Used on Citroen, Opel, Peugeot, Renault and Vauxhall.
- NE73. Used on Citroen, Opel, Peugeot, Renault and Vauxhall.
- SIP16. Used on a blade chart for Fiat, Lancia and Citroen.
- SIP22. Used on a blade chart for Fiat, Lancia and Citroen, which fits Relay and Dispatch sharing Fiat architecture.
Blade codes are an aftermarket convention rather than Citroen part numbers, so the blank is checked against the lock on the day.
Citroen Models Covered Across Hertfordshire
The key system table above is built from 12 Citroen models, and those are the Citroen models worked on across St Albans and Hertfordshire. They are C1, C3, C4, C5, Berlingo, Relay, Dispatch, DS3, DS4, Saxo, Xsara and C2.
The chip level move to DST AES and Hitag 3 runs from 2016 on C3 and Dispatch, 2018 on C5 and 2020 on C4, and no dated keyless introduction is established.
A Citroen outside this list is checked against the registration rather than assumed either way, because the key system decides the job and the badge does not.
What a Citroen Key Job Costs
Car keys start from £120 and car lockouts from £100. A Citroen key sits inside that range or above it according to which of the 7 systems is in the car, because a Megamos 13 / ID13 then Megamos Crypto 48 / ID48 with JMA TP08 key and a Hitag AES / ID4A with NCF29A1X or NFX29AC key are different parts and different programming.
There is no Citroen model or year range that is closed to an independent locksmith. Where a particular vehicle turns out to need manufacturer level access, Darius says so on the phone rather than at the kerb.
The Relay of 2006 to 2010 carries one of two different transponders, and the C1 is on Toyota electronics rather than Citroen ones, so both are read from the car.
What Happens When You Call About a Citroen
Five steps from the first call to a working key.
Contact Darius. The line is answered at any hour.
Give the registration, the model year and the problem. On a Citroen the year decides which key system is in the car, so it decides the tool.
Take the price and the arrival estimate. The exact price is confirmed before work starts.
Darius attends. He checks authorisation where ownership verification is required.
The work is completed and tested at the vehicle. Any key supplied carries the 12 month warranty.
Who Attends the Citroen Job
Darius Arbaciauskas attends every job himself. Six years in the trade, over 7,000 car key and lockout jobs, and one locksmith in the business, so the person who quotes the Citroen work is the person who arrives.
He is approved under the SERMI scheme, DBS checked and fully insured, and every key carries a 12 month warranty.
Citroen Keys Made at Your Vehicle
Call Darius with the registration and the model year.
Recent Car Key Jobs From the Record
No Citroen job is held in the record that can be shown here, so the entries below are other makes.
| Vehicle | What happened | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 BMW 520d, G series | Every key gone, nothing left to copy | A new key made from the vehicle itself |
| 2018 Skoda Karoq | Every key gone, nothing left to copy | A new key made from the vehicle itself |
The town each job was carried out in is not stated, because the record does not hold it.
Makes Closest to Citroen by Key System
Three makes that share a key platform with Citroen, then the full list.
Vauxhall shares parts and key systems through the same parent group and is covered from the same van.
Fiat shares parts and key systems through the same parent group and is covered from the same van.
Alfa Romeo shares parts and key systems through the same parent group and is covered from the same van.
All car makes covered lists every make on the van and the makes that are not covered.
Frequently Asked Questions
Call 07308 888825Can a Citroen key be made when every key is lost?
Yes. The lost car key work builds a key from the Citroen itself, so nothing has to be copied, and it is carried out where the car stands, at a home, a works unit or the roadside. On a Citroen the job depends on which of the 7 key systems is in the car, which is read from the registration.
How much is a replacement Citroen key?
Car keys start from £120. A Citroen key sits inside that range or above it according to the key system, because a Megamos 13 / ID13 then Megamos Crypto 48 / ID48 with JMA TP08 key is a different part from a Hitag AES / ID4A with NCF29A1X or NFX29AC key and takes different programming. A spare cut from a working key is the cheaper of the two.
Which key system is in my Citroen?
The model year identifies it. Citroen ran Megamos 13 / ID13 then Megamos Crypto 48 / ID48 with JMA TP08 on cars of 1996 to 2005, and Hitag AES / ID4A with NCF29A1X or NFX29AC on 2022 onward. The table on this page lists the 7 systems and the years for each.
Does a Citroen key have to go to a dealer?
Not on the models covered here. There is no Citroen model or year range that is closed to an independent locksmith, and Herts Car Keys is approved under the SERMI scheme, which gives an independent a recognised route to manufacturer security data on the makes that take part. Where a particular vehicle turns out to need manufacturer level access, Darius says so on the phone.
Which key blade does a Citroen use?
Citroen uses 7. They are VA2, HU83, SX9, NE72, NE73, SIP16 and SIP22, and the one on a given car follows the model and the year.
Can a locked Citroen be opened without breaking anything?
The car is opened using non destructive entry methods designed to avoid damage to the door, the lock and the glass. The method is chosen from the vehicle and the lock rather than applied the same way to every car.