Brakes · Citroën C3 · City car

Citroën C3 front brake discs and pads cost

£135 – £285Independent garage · United Kingdom
Book time 1 – 1.5 hMain dealer £190 – £455Parts £75 – £140Difficulty Experienced DIYer

By country

CountryPartsLabourIndependent garageMain dealer
France€80 – €150€70 – €145€150 – €295€190 – €420
Belgium€80 – €155€65 – €135€145 – €290€185 – €400
SwitzerlandCHF 110 – CHF 205CHF 115 – CHF 240CHF 225 – CHF 445CHF 280 – CHF 600
Germany€80 – €150€85 – €195€165 – €345€215 – €500
Austria€80 – €155€90 – €200€170 – €355€225 – €500
Spain€80 – €145€45 – €105€125 – €250€150 – €335
Italy€80 – €145€40 – €95€120 – €245€150 – €320
Portugal€80 – €145€35 – €80€115 – €225€140 – €310
Netherlands€80 – €155€80 – €170€160 – €325€205 – €440
United Kingdom£75 – £140£65 – £145£135 – £285£190 – £455

What changes the price

On the Citroën C3, access takes on average 5% less time than the average for its class (city car), where the range is £140 – £290.

Safety-critical part: have the work checked by a professional.

Citroën C3: other repairs

Oil and filter change£60 – £125Full manufacturer service£130 – £310Front brake pads£70 – £150Rear brake pads£75 – £165Timing belt kit with water pump£255 – £660Wet timing belt (PureTech)£515 – £1,185Timing chain kit£570 – £1,485Clutch kit£365 – £875Clutch and dual-mass flywheel£745 – £1,510Car battery£85 – £190Alternator£205 – £535Starter motor£165 – £490Front shock absorbers£180 – £400EGR valve£225 – £620Diesel particulate filter (DPF)£455 – £1,085Turbocharger£585 – £1,340Water pump£120 – £390Air conditioning regas£55 – £150Head gasket£510 – £1,395Diesel injector£195 – £535Catalytic converter£285 – £765Spark plugs£45 – £160

Frequently asked questions

How much does a front brake discs and pads citroën c3 cost?

At an independent garage, expect £135 to £285, parts and labour included. Main dealer: £190 – £455.

What is book time?

It is the reference time set for a given job. Garages bill that time even if they work faster. If a quote shows far more hours than book time, ask why. Citroën C3: 1 – 1.5 h.

Why is the dealer more expensive?

Dealer hourly rates run 40 to 60% higher on average, and genuine parts cost more than their original-equipment equivalents. Under EU rules, servicing outside the dealer network does not void the manufacturer warranty.

Data updated October 2026. Indicative estimate. MecaScan cannot see your vehicle: always have a diagnosis confirmed by a professional, and never work on brakes, steering or airbags without the skills.