ABS not working, NO warning lights

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Bob

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Model: C3 2002-2005, Original shape model
Year: 2002 (02)
Engine Size: 1.1
Fuel Type: Petrol
Mileage: 10000
Trim Level: VTR+
Gearbox: Manual 5 speed
DPF: No
LHD or RHD: LHD (Europe)

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Hey guys,

I just changed into new brake pads on the front wheels, the discs could use a change too for good measure, but the bolts are too rusted and stuck, so it would have to be a later project when I've got a weld at hand.

Anyhow, after having changed the brake pads I took her out to feel the brakes, they seemed to work just fine until I tested a hard stop.
That is when the right hand wheel came to a screech.

Now I figure I mustve managed to adjust the brakes unevenly, so having a look at that right now.

Here's to the point
What bothers me is that I believed the car to have ABS, couldve sworn I've tested and felt it, but I cannot seem to find any ABS lights at all (even when starting the car or holding a flashlight to the control panel), there just doesn't seem to be a control lamp.

So, naturally I turned to google to see if there were Citroen C3's from 2002 produced without ABS. Computer says no.
Now google is normally your friend, but I figured I'd ask at this forum as there seems to be many experienced and knowing characters here.

so in short,
1. Is there a risk that this car was never fitted with ABS?
2. If there is an ABS, is there something I might've done to mess it up by loosening and tightening bolts around the front brakes area?

Thanks!
Bob
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Bob

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Posts: 2
Joined: Sun Aug 07, 2016 8:40 am
Model: C3 2002-2005, Original shape model
Year: 2002 (02)
Engine Size: 1.1
Fuel Type: Petrol
Mileage: 10000
Trim Level: VTR+
Gearbox: Manual 5 speed
DPF: No
LHD or RHD: LHD (Europe)

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questions-about-a-citroen-c3-not-relate ... t3257.html

This topic pretty much answered my question, thanks! :)
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Model: C3 2002-2005, Original shape model
Year: 2002 (52)
Engine Size: 1.4 (16v)
Fuel Type: Diesel
Mileage: 100000
Trim Level: Exclusive
Gearbox: Manual 5 speed
DPF: No
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Bob wrote:questions-about-a-citroen-c3-not-relate ... t3257.html

This topic pretty much answered my question, thanks! :)
Hi Bob,

Does the C3 have an ABS unit as shown in the topic you posted?
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