Why ain't my key working? is there anything i can do, how much will it cost?

2006 CITROEN C2
5,000 MILES
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JESSMORGAN
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Hi, my key got damaged yesterday and the plastic keeps coming of the car key everytime i try putting it back together. The key locks, and unlocks the car that's it. When i put it into the igniton, it turns over. and writting comes up saying "Faulty Anti-Theft" I think it's th chip but not to sure? could you help? thanks jessica.
Nov 13, 2011 at 1:51 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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You need to replace and reprogram the key for your vehicle.
Nov 13, 2011 at 2:02 AM
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