Citroen C3 rattle noise

Car: Citroen C3
Variant: 1.2
Model Year: 2013
Categories: Leaks & Noises
when depressing accelerator pedal there is a noise that sounds like a babies rattle, it happens periodically
Posted: Aug 7, 2017 (7 years ago)
Probably a heat shield on/over the exhaust or cat.
Annoying as all bloody hell.
Can be difficult to pin down but best option is when it's up in the air and checked from underneath.
Posted Aug 8, 2017 (7 years ago)
If not above suggestion , could be " pinking " which can be caused by fuel but other causes too .
Posted Aug 9, 2017 (7 years ago)

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