Car starts but will not rev up

Tiny
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  • 2007 CITROEN C3
  • 120,000 MILES
Citroen C3 1.4 Start but wont rev up at all
Thursday, September 29th, 2011 AT 3:58 PM

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Tiny
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  • 2003 CITROEN C3
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • MANUAL
  • 50,000 MILES
Engine Performance problem
2003 Citroen C3 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Manual 50000 miles

HI I HAVE A C3 WHICH GOES WELL ON THE FLAT OR DOWN HILLS BUT AS SOON AS YOU START TO GO UP A HILL IT SLOWS RIGHT DOWN
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Monday, May 8th, 2017 AT 7:45 PM (Merged)
Tiny
DAVE H
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Start by having the vehicle serviced/tuned
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Monday, May 8th, 2017 AT 7:45 PM (Merged)
Tiny
KEN L
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Hello,

Lack of power is a common thing with these cars. I am assuming it is the diesel engine and my first thought is fuel filter.

Here is a guide hat can help you get the problem fixed as well.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-has-low-power-output

Please let us know what happens.

Cheers, Ken
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Monday, May 8th, 2017 AT 7:47 PM

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