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What are the causes of the anomaly of the anti-pollution system in a C3?
Years 2009-2016

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An anomaly in the anti-pollution system of a Citroen C3 can be caused by the clogging of the particulate filter. Another possibility is that there is a fault in the control unit. In both cases it will be necessary to proceed with a diagnostic in the workshop.
Posted on: 2 March 2022 by ScegliAuto

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