Hearing a strange noise from your car does not tend to reassure, and although it may be harmless, it is also plausible that it is a symptom of an important failure on approach. Acknowledging a noise coming from the rear end of your Citroen C3 may signal a stopover at your garage sometime soon, like just a rock in the tread of a tire. To support you locate the triggers, our team has made this document which might support you to see more clearly. First, we will discover what the different noises and concerns linked to your Citroen C3 rear end noise are, and second, what your solutions are if the problem is not included in this list.
Components that can provoke noise in the rear end of my Citroen C3
Rear end loud noise Citroen C3
If you recognize a loud noise on the rear end of your Citroen C3, it may be related to your wheels. Indeed, the wheels can be at the origin of this vibration. Two options are then possible, first of all, wheel balancing may be faulty (loss of lead weight which fulfils this purpose), which contributes to an imbalance in the wheel’s logical path and therefore its vibration. To examine this, take a look at look at the presence of your balancing seals on your rims. Finally, it is also plausible that a deformed or pre-used tyre may have the same types of symptoms and causes this rear end lound noise on your Citroen C3. The deformation of a tyre, following an impact for example, will cause it to stick poorly to the ground and therefore noise will occur. No matter the reason, please remember to examine the tread and sidewall of your tires. Another possibility is that your exhaust pipehas a hole in it or a collar has become loose. Keep in mind to go under your Citroen C3 while the engine is running and examine the sound of your exhaust pipe to discover possible exhaust gas leaks. If you find out of a loud noise but the cause is not present here, we recommend that you go through this document about loud noise on Citroen C3, which may perhaps give you more ideas.
Rear end noise slamming Citroen C3 coming from your suspension
If you experience a clicking noise on the rear axle of your Citroen C3, it is plausible that the suspension part of your car may be damaged. Indeed, when the steering unit of your car is activated, the damping unit of your car may be the cause of the problem. Indeed, it is not abnormal for the shock absorber cup to be out of order or for the shock absorber bearings to be out of order. Keep in mind to examine the state of these two elements. For more details, read our article on suspension noise on Citroen C3.
Squeaky noise rear end Citroen C3 coming from your bearings
A squeaking noise in the rear end of your Citroen C3 can also result of premature wear of your bearings. Indeed, bearings play an essential purpose in the proper handling of the car while driving. When you turn strongly, at high or low speed and bring the direction to a stop, the pressure applied on the bearings is higher than if you turn slowly, it can generate sounds close to a creaking sound if they are worn. Keep in mind to examine their state. If you want more information about bearing noise on Citroen C3, it’s here.
What if I still haven’t find a solution for the rear end noise of my Citroen C3
If you still haven’t found a solution despite the different possibilities described here and the noise from the rear end of your Citroen C3 continues, it is plausible that the problem is related to other mechanical elements and that this failure is less common. Feel free to read this content page on suspension noise on Citroen C3 which will eventually give you other ideas to support you solve your problem. Do not leave this problem lying around in any case and take your car to your technician to preserve your car and your safety.
