About the Mercedes-Benz Citan and its keys
Because the Citan shares much of its engineering with the Renault Kangoo, it sits apart from how we approach the Sprinter and Vito. We still look at each Citan on its own terms, working from the registration and the key details supplied.
Lost Mercedes-Benz Citan keys
Down to no working key on a Citan? Give us its location, registration and year and we'll check compatibility before heading out.
Spare Citan keys
The easiest time to arrange a spare Citan key is while a working one is still to hand.
Citan remote keys and programming
A misbehaving Citan remote is worth describing in full — send the registration too, and we'll confirm whether a programmed replacement is realistic for your van. See van key programming.
Lockouts and damaged Citan keys
A Citan with a key trapped inside, or one that's snapped off, is something we can look into — tell us which lock is involved and whether a spare still works. See keys locked in a van.
Citan ignition problems
A Citan key that sticks or won't turn usually points to the blade or the mechanical barrel wearing out. Where the key turns fine but the van stays dead, the electrical side, the battery or the wiring could be to blame, and we check the ignition fitted from the registration before suggesting any work. See Mercedes-Benz van ignition replacement.
Where we attend
We'll come out to a Citan at home, at work or on site anywhere around Southampton. See all areas covered.
What to send for a quote
- Registration and year of your Citan
- Where the van is parked
- Which key type it is (or was)
- Whether any working key is left
Compatibility is checked against your exact van before anything is booked — some years and variants fall outside what we can do.
Related pages
- All Mercedes-Benz van keys
- Mercedes-Benz van ignition replacement
- Mercedes-Benz Vito keys
- Van Key Replacement
- Lost Van Keys / All Keys Lost
- Spare Van Keys
- Van Key Programming
Mercedes-Benz Citan key questions
Do the Sprinter and Vito year limits carry over to the Citan?
Those year limits are specific to the Sprinter and Vito. Every Citan is still confirmed individually, regardless.
My Citan remote is damaged — can it be replaced?
Often, yes, depending on what key system is fitted. Send over the registration and a description of the damage.