Hi all
The keys are missing from my Bedouin.
Can you take the ignition lock apart without destroying it?
Has anyone ever filed a blank key to fit an ignition without having an original as a template?
Is there a serial number for a key hidden anywhere on the lock?
Cheers

I think the only practical solution is a new lock.
I had a key with a serial number but it didn't seem to mean anything to any of the suppliers when I tried to get a duplicate made.
Don

I dont know how these are put together - I've been able to take apart locks and rearrange the plates to suit a key, in the past. Hasn't always worked, but I've got a friendly old school lock smith who happily does that for me if I need.

When I lost my keys (Nightmare) I found an old record where I'd written down the key serial number. My garage was able to get a new key easily.

Citroen (and Peugeot) dealers in the UK used to use a company called "Access Keys & Locks": From the key number, (or even a clear photocopy), they would cut a key to match and post it to the dealer.
Their website, (here: http://www.accesskeyandlock.co.uk/), says that they have changed their name to "Croma", and has a link to here: http://www.cromalocksmiths.com/.
Obviously this is no help if you have no key to copy but if you have a record of the key number somewhere, it might be useful.

Find a proper locksmith that specialises in vehicle's, the chances are they will be able to help.

Thanks Banjo (indeed all of you), but that sounds a bit beyond my budget.
I have disable the steering lock and fitted an ignition switch in the dash.
Anyone know if I require a steering lock for the MOT? It was registered in 1978.

From the MOT testers manual:

If there is doubt as to whether a steering lock was originally fitted, the benefit of the doubt should be given.

It is acceptable for a steering lock to be removed if it has been replaced with another immobilisation device.

There is no requirement for a steering lock on vehicles as old as any 2CV. I can't remember what year it applies after but it's well after the last 2CV was made.

2001, I think...

Sorry, missed that bit off of my other post.

The inspection of the steering lock only applies to passenger cars with:

. a steering lock fitted as standard by the manufacturer, and

. four or more wheels, and

. not more than 8 passenger seats excluding the driver’s seat, and

. first used on or after 1 September 2001