starter noisy after engine fires up

Hi All



My Sept 09 Clio III's starter is noisy, for a few seconds, after the engine fires up and runs. It would seem that the bendix is "dragging" and hence contacting the flywheel very noisily as it does so?



Or so I think...



It has about 47000 miles on it, and in pretty good condition.



What is the problem and any advice please?



Thanks very much!!



Reevo