Newbie, Almera 1.5E, N16, 2001 3 door: problem starting engine today

Hi all,
I'm on my 2nd petrol Almera. Both have normally been reliable through cold weather, rain, snow except this morning. Started ok, reversed 10 feet, then I switched off to wait for passenger. Tried to start it - electricity ok, but no turning over. Have recharged battery, in case, no change. Just tried it again, no joy.

The doors are responding to opening by making a 'tweeting' noise, open ok. Lights on dash come on, immobiliser works. Have a red 'i' symbol and an orange engine-like symbol. If I try and turn the car on again, the dash lights come on and there is a low 'tweeting' sound but no ignition turn over. It reminds me (vaguely) of a problem I had with an old mitsubishi colt, solved by taking off distributor cap, removing spark plugs, wire brushing them and putting back together - this was a much older car ....but...ideas?

Any ideas welcome please.

Thanks
 
Sounds like your starter motor has died. Not sure if there is a relay from battery to starter? If so and it clicks when key is turned, it is likely that has failed.
 
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