Antipollution system faulty + clicking noise

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Model: C3 2009-2013, New shape (A51)
Year: 2010 (60)
Engine Size: 1.6
Fuel Type: Diesel
Mileage: 80000
Trim Level: VTR+
Gearbox: Manual 5 speed
DPF: No
LHD or RHD: RHD (UK)
Engine name: ET3 16-valve (90 PS)

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Hi,

My Citroen C3 1.6HDI 90 refuses to start. On the display it says 'Antipollution system faulty' and the motor just makes clicking noises when I try to start the engine, like a flat battery. It was working fine 5 minutes before.

Could it be a fuse or a faulty sensor? Has anyone else had this problem and can give me a solution before I take it to an expensive garage ?

Thanks!
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Model: C3 2002-2005, Original shape model
Year: 2002 (02)
Engine Size: 1.4 (16v)
Fuel Type: Diesel
Mileage: 140000
Trim Level: Exclusive
Gearbox: Manual 5 speed
DPF: No
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Hi andrew974
andrew974 wrote:My Citroen C3 1.6HDI 90 refuses to start. On the display it says 'Antipollution system faulty' and the motor just makes clicking noises when I try to start the engine, like a flat battery.
It could be a bad battery or a loose battery connection. Check the battery connections and have the battery tested or try another one.
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