Just for clarification - the clutch engages and transfers power to the drive train when the pedal is up, when the pedal is down it's disengaged.

It sounds like you have a slipping clutch - unless you have the tools & know how to replace the clutch, you're going to need to find a garage to have it done, have the mechanic take a drive with you to confirm the diagnosis.

 

once I I hit 30000rpm

30k rpm might be a bit much for the clutch 😀

it’s as if the clutch automatically engages. [...] as though the clutch has been engaged [...] This happens when I am not pressing down on the clutch.

to understand what is happening:
You are driving, not pressing the clutch pedal, once you hit 3000 rpm it feels as if you pressed down on the clutch pedal? Is that correct? Does the rpm jump quickly up?

 

30k rpm might be a bit much for the clutch 😀 to understand what is happening: You are driving, not pressing the clutch pedal, once you hit 3000 rpm it feels as if you pressed down on the clutch pedal? Is that correct? Does the rpm jump quickly up?

Hi, Yes this is exactly what is happening. No nothing unusual with the rpm. Thanks for the response!

 

Hi EwanCambell17. Everything points to a slipping clutch. It is just possible that the cable that enables clutch operation is out of adjustment. Have a look at page 7-28 of your Celerio owner's manual for information on this. If adjustment is all that is needed then the cost of repairs will be lessened. Good luck.

 

Thanks everyone for the responses!