Bonnet release handle missing

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My Name: maxkoghut

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Model: C3 2009-2013, New shape (A51)
Year: 2011 (61)
Engine Size: 1.4
Fuel Type: Diesel
Mileage: 65000
Trim Level: VTR+
Gearbox: Manual 5 speed
DPF: No
LHD or RHD: RHD (UK)
Engine name: DV4 diesel (70 PS)
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Hi all Citroënians, I'm a new one here.
I have no idea how a bonnet release handle looks like.
Please help by either sharing a picture of it, or providing its part number or place where I can buy it. Thank you.
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My Name: Ozvtr

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Model: C3 2002-2005, Original shape model
Year: 2003 (53)
Engine Size: 1.4 (8v)
Fuel Type: Petrol
Mileage: 80000
Trim Level: Other
Gearbox: Automatic PRND
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Hi and welcome to the forum.

I don’t know what colour the new handles are but the old ones were red. They are an ‘L’ shape plastic piece and about an inch by three inches. The design of the retaining mechanism is extremely poor and if you pull the handle too far, it came out of the bracket and dangled in the breeze. You only need to pull the handle slowly until the bonnet pops AND THEN STOP! There is very little feeling in the lever when the bonnet pops and no end stop to stop the handle coming out. The good news is it’s just as easy to put it back in.

If you cant find yours the best bet for a replacement is from a breaker yard, Citroen will want to sell you the complete mechanism and that may include the cable going out to the bonnet catch and it won’t be cheap.
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My Name: maxkoghut

Member
Posts: 5
Joined: Thu May 14, 2020 6:05 pm
Model: C3 2009-2013, New shape (A51)
Year: 2011 (61)
Engine Size: 1.4
Fuel Type: Diesel
Mileage: 65000
Trim Level: VTR+
Gearbox: Manual 5 speed
DPF: No
LHD or RHD: RHD (UK)
Engine name: DV4 diesel (70 PS)
Has thanked: 3 times

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Thanks Ozvtr, I will hunt all breaker yards around Yorkshire and will let know.
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