Technical New groan when pulling away

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Technical New groan when pulling away

KS95

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I'm in the middle of moving house, and my new house has a rough off road parking spot in a very narrow alley (basically one car width). So lots of easy on the clutch to avoid shooting into the fence but also have felt the engine struggling to get up because I'm being easy on the clutch. I'll post a pic so you can see it's not smooth. First time I heard the noise was when easing ever so gentle up this space. It's taken some getting used to so I've had a few in and out and adjusting session.

I've noticed now when I pull away from cold and I'm being gentle and slow letting the clutch up there's a low groan. It feels like it comes from.the front . I don't notice it when I've paused at a junction or lights so I think it's just from cold? And only in first. And particularly when I'm creeping slow on the clutch

I don't know if it's clutch or suspension?

Everything feels and drives normally.

Life is so incredibly busy right now I'm wondering if I can get away with not being able to get into the garage for a few weeks? I also don't want the car to die on me because I now have a commute. And as a first time buyer, I don't particularly have new car funds right now!
 
Model
2012 Pop 1.2L
Year
2012

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Also open to any suggestions about how I can make the spot easier. I may pave or tarmac it eventually but that's very low down the priority list. Smash/dig out the bricks at the front?
 
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