Citroen C1: brakes MOT failures
Brakes was a recorded failure area in 7.8% of Citroen C1 MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 2008, 2009 cars.
Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair cost: £100–£350 per axle (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Brakes failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 5,254 | 11.2% |
| 2006 | 34,401 | 11.7% |
| 2007 | 52,469 | 12.2% |
| 2008 | 71,125 | 13.8% |
| 2009 | 79,435 | 13.9% |
| 2012 | 84,770 | 7.2% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.