My Mac wont load

I press the ON button, I hear the MAC Start Up Sound, then the loading wheel appears, and a progress bar appears below, which dosnt do anything then the MAC SHUTS OFF, I've had the MAC since 2011 and this is the first problem I've had

The dark gray Apple is loaded off your Boot Device.
The thermometer bar appears when your Boot Drive will not mount, despite providing boot-up information and drivers.
Shutting off happens when the drive cannot be repaired.
So boot from Mac OS X installed on a different drive. Then you will be back in business and can Use the full power of Mac OS X to work on getting that old drive fixed up (if possible).
If you don't have a different drive, go buy one now. If this is a MacBook, buy an external case as well. It does not have to be a fast case (USB-2 will do) but the drive may be taking the place of the one inside your computer, so get a good one.

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