Citroen C15: brakes MOT failures
Brakes was a recorded failure area in 16.4% of Citroen C15 MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 1996, 2004 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 650 | 15.4% |
| 1995 | 573 | 15.5% |
| 1996 | 529 | 18.0% |
| 1997 | 506 | 16.0% |
| 2001 | 456 | 15.1% |
| 2004 | 331 | 16.3% |
| 2005 | 400 | 14.2% |
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.