Why do you need a certificate of conformity for your Citroën?
If you bought your Citroën in another European Union country, the Citroën certificate of conformity is required to register it. It proves the vehicle conforms to the type approved by Citroën at European level.
We obtain it from Citroën and deliver it as a digital copy by e-mail, with the paper original by post on request.
Citroën COC price and turnaround
| Price incl. VAT | 289 € |
|---|---|
| Average turnaround | 2 working days |
| Formats | Digital copy (PDF) by email & paper original by post |
| Vehicles | EU type-approved Citroën cars and vans |
Indicative price confirmed after checking the chassis number (VIN).
Berlingo and Jumpy account for a large share of the Citroën vehicles we handle, often bought in Belgium or Spain where they served as company vehicles. The original certificate stayed with the first owner.
The dividing line between the family version and the commercial version is the sensitive point: a Berlingo Multispace and a Berlingo Van look alike, but one is approved as M1 and the other as N1. That is not always visible in the advert photos, and it cannot be freely converted at registration. Field J of the foreign registration document gives the answer. On C3 and C4 models the file is standard.
The recurring file is a Berlingo bought in Belgium, which looks like a family MPV but is approved as a commercial vehicle. The buyer only notices at registration, when the number of seats does not match expectations. On a Citroën we therefore look first at field J of the foreign document, then at the declared number of seats. Those two pieces of information determine the category, the tax treatment and sometimes whether the vehicle can be registered as it stands at all. If you send us the Belgian registration document with your request, we can warn you before the purchase rather than after. On Jumpy and Jumper models our second check concerns any conversion by a body builder.
A Citroën certificate is usually issued by the group type-approval department, shared across sister brands.
Where to find the chassis number (VIN) on a Citroën
A certificate covers one vehicle only, identified by its chassis number (VIN). The safest place to read it is field E of the foreign registration document. On a Citroën, it also appears:
- at the base of the windscreen, driver’s side, readable from outside
- on the manufacturer’s plate on the driver’s door pillar
- under a floor flap on the front passenger side
A VIN never contains the letters I, O or Q: mistaking one for a 1 or a 0 is enough to send the search astray.
Most frequently imported Citroën models
The Citroën vehicles we handle most often come from France, from Belgium and from Spain.
The requests we receive mostly concern:
- Citroën C3
- Citroën C4
- Citroën C5 Aircross
- Citroën Berlingo
- Citroën Jumpy
- Citroën Jumper
- Citroën C3 Aircross
The rest of the EU-approved Citroën range is handled the same way.
What to watch out for on an imported Citroën
Vehicle more than 10 years old
Article 36 of Regulation (EU) 2018/858 only requires the manufacturer to supply a duplicate for 10 years after the date of manufacture. Beyond that it is at their discretion. We check availability before invoicing anything, particularly on older Citroën C3 and C4.
Bodywork or multi-stage conversion
Motorhome, refrigerated box, tipper, ambulance: approval was granted in several stages. Citroën then issues the certificate for the base chassis only; the conversion document comes from the body builder and must be requested from them.
Equipment specific to the country of sale
A Citroën sold from France and from Belgium does not always carry the same equipment or the same tyre sizes as elsewhere. The certificate reflects the vehicle’s actual configuration, not your local brochure.
Citroën and the eCOC: what changes in 2026
Since 5 July 2026, Citroën has been sending conformity data for its new vehicles to the approval authorities in eCOC format. Your used Citroën is not affected: you need the ordinary COC, issued exactly as before. Paper and printouts of the eCOC remain accepted until 29 November 2026 at the latest. Understand the eCOC.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Citroën certificate of conformity cost?
The indicative price is 289 € for a Citroën, confirmed after checking the VIN.
How long does it take for a Citroën?
The average turnaround is 2 working days for a Citroën.
Where is the chassis number on a Citroën?
On a Citroën, the VIN is usually readable at the base of the windscreen, driver’s side, readable from outside, on the manufacturer’s plate on the driver’s door pillar and under a floor flap on the front passenger side. It is 17 characters long and never contains the letters I, O or Q.
Which Citroën models do you handle?
The whole EU-approved Citroën range. Most requests concern C3, C4, C5 Aircross, Berlingo and Jumpy; discontinued models are handled too, subject to the 10-year rule.
My Citroën comes from France — does that change anything?
No. The certificate of conformity is a European document, valid in every Member State, and the procedure is the same whatever the country of origin.
Other brands in the group
Citroën belongs to Stellantis, whose brands often share the same approval channel:
How to order?
- 1
You fill in the request
Brand, model and chassis number (VIN). A few minutes is enough, all online.
- 2
We check and quote
We confirm the required format (paper or eCOC), the exact price and the turnaround. You approve.
- 3
We obtain the certificate
We retrieve the COC from the manufacturer and check every detail.
- 4
You receive your COC
Delivery of the certificate, ready for your registration. A contact remains reachable.