Stainless clip found on steering column

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Can some tell me if the steel clip comes of the steering column, if so where if fits. I turned the steering wheel and there was a noise and eventualy I found this clip at the bottom around the steering column. See attachment.
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Hello Jurie

Is there anything stamped into the metal or printed on it?
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It sits around the lower flexible steering column joint fixing bolts.

Its there should the steering column flexible joint bolt become loose and stops the bolt coming out of the assembly.
citroen c3 steering clip made from stainless steel
citroen c3 steering clip made from stainless steel
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Model: C3 2002-2005, Original shape model
Year: 2004 (54)
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Trim Level: VTR+
Gearbox: Manual 5 speed
DPF: No
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