Citroen DS3: brakes MOT failures
Of the 498,962 Citroen DS3 MOT tests in this dataset, 5.5% recorded at least one brakes failure. It shows up most on 2010 and 2011 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 28,307 | 7.3% |
| 2011 | 65,098 | 6.3% |
| 2012 | 102,048 | 5.9% |
| 2013 | 123,393 | 5.4% |
| 2014 | 121,824 | 4.9% |
| 2015 | 56,292 | 4.7% |
| 2016 | 1,310 | 4.1% |
| 2017 | 475 | 5.3% |
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.