Citroen C1: brakes MOT failures
Of the 1,005,242 Citroen C1 MOT tests in this dataset, 7.7% recorded at least one brakes failure. It shows up most on 2008 and 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 | 34,406 | 11.7% |
| 2007 | 52,476 | 12.2% |
| 2008 | 71,133 | 13.8% |
| 2009 | 79,445 | 13.9% |
| 2010 | 83,478 | 9.8% |
| 2011 | 86,897 | 8.3% |
| 2012 | 84,770 | 7.2% |
| 2013 | 84,239 | 5.9% |
| 2014 | 79,875 | 6.2% |
| 2015 | 104,089 | 5.8% |
| 2016 | 103,921 | 4.5% |
| 2017 | 51,031 | 3.5% |
| 2018 | 39,210 | 2.4% |
| 2019 | 22,823 | 2.5% |
| 2020 | 12,255 | 2.4% |
| 2021 | 9,522 | 2.1% |
| 2022 | 415 | 2.6% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.