Where is the VIN stamping location on the Citroen C-Quatre?
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The VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) stamping on the Citroen C-Quatre is located below the front windshield. By carefully observing the lower part of the front windshield, you can find it. The VIN, also known as the vehicle identification code, is a unique 17-character alphanumeric code assigned to each vehicle for identification purposes. Through specific combinations, this code ensures that no two vehicles of the same model will have identical numbers within 30 years, making it effectively the "car's ID card". The 17-character VIN has distinct meanings for each position: 1st character: Represents the country of manufacture. The vehicle's origin country can be identified from this character. 2nd character: Indicates the manufacturer code, revealing the vehicle's brand. 3rd character: Specifies the vehicle type code, showing whether it's a passenger car, bus, or truck. 4th character: Denotes the body style code, indicating configurations like A-4 door notchback, B-4 door fastback, or C-4 door extended notchback. 5th character: Represents the engine/transmission code. 6th character: Shows the occupant protection system code. 7th-8th characters: Indicate the vehicle grade code. 9th character: The check digit, used to verify the VIN's accuracy. 10th character: The model year code, helping buyers determine if the vehicle is being sold as new when it might actually be inventory stock. 11th character: Identifies the assembly plant ("0" indicates factory assembly). This helps buyers verify if the car is imported and avoid dealer misrepresentation. 12th-17th characters: The production sequence number, used by manufacturers for recall purposes when needed.
I've driven a Citroen C-Quatre for several years, and the VIN locations are quite clear: in the lower left corner of the windshield near the wiper base, where the stamped numbers can be seen from outside at the bottom of the glass; also inside the engine compartment—lift the hood and look for a small metal plate or direct stamp near the front firewall. These spots are conveniently designed for daily checks and ownership transfers. I find them relatively easy to locate, though dust buildup can obscure readability, so regular wiping helps. The VIN is a car's ID—anti-theft and transactions rely on it. Once, I almost delayed a transfer due to unclear location checks. Fellow C-Quatre owners shared that additional spots might include inner door B-pillars or under-seat plaques, but the windshield and engine areas remain primary. Cultivating routine inspection habits can prevent major hassles.
