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    4. : What causes the front axle noises when starting the Citroen C3?

What causes the front axle noises when starting the Citroen C3?
Years 2009-2016

Answer

If when you start your Citroen C3 (year 2009-2016) or while driving you hear strange noises similar to squeaks and whistling coming from the front of the car, it simply means that the time has come to replace the timing belt .
Posted on: 19 November 2022 by ScegliAuto

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