Unable to remove starter motor

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Model: C3 2002-2005, Original shape model
Year: 2006 (06)
Engine Size: 1.4
Fuel Type: Diesel
Mileage: 118000
Trim Level: VTR+
Gearbox: Manual 5 speed
DPF: Yes
LHD or RHD: RHD
Engine name: DV4 16-valve diesel (90 PS)
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Hello all. Today I tried to remove my starter motor for my Citroen c3 2006 model. I have followed the Haynes manual about removing the 3 mounting bolts and 1 bolt holding the starter onto the loom bracket. The problem is that the starter motor won’t come off. It turns a bit and wobbles back and forth. I just can’t seem to to get it removed. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance
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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
LHD or RHD: RHD (UK)
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Hi

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Model: C3 2002-2005, Original shape model
Year: 2003 (03)
Engine Size: 1.4 (16v)
Fuel Type: Diesel
Mileage: 195000
Trim Level: Exclusive
Gearbox: Manual 5 speed
DPF: No
LHD or RHD: RHD (UK)
Engine name: ET3 16-valve (90 PS)

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Hi.
It sounds like it has either seized to the locating studs or another thought is have you undone the right bolt? As the one that is hard to see is very close to another one.
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