Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2022 Citroen Ami?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2022 Citroen Ami?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2022 Citroen Ami?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2022 Citroen Ami reliable?

Based on MOT data from 313 vehicles, the 2022 Citroen Ami has a first-time MOT pass rate of 96.3%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2022 Citroen Ami?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Citroen Ami (2022)

313 real MOT outcomes analysed • 96.3% first-time pass rate

2022 Citroen Ami

CarHunch analysed 313 real MOT records for the 2022 Citroen Ami. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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Moderate sample. 313 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.

The 2022 Citroën Ami has a first-time MOT pass rate of just 61.8%, well below the UK average of 80%, which suggests these young vehicles are struggling with their first tests. The good news is that dangerous defects are exceptionally rare at 0.3%, so safety isn't the issue—this appears to be about minor teething problems rather than serious faults.

At an average mileage of 3,195 miles for vehicles tested, these Amis are still very young, yet they're failing at a notably high rate, implying some owner-related issues or manufacturing niggles rather than wear and tear. With only 0.05 failures per vehicle on average and zero advisories, most cars that do fail are hitting one specific problem each time, so if you're buying one, get a pre-purchase inspection to identify what's tripping up the cohort and ensure yours is sound.

The 2022 Citroen Ami passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (96.3% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

96.3%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

0.3%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.05

Over 1.1 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

Middle half: 1k–4k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 96.3% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 313 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 313 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 0.3% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Colour Breakdown

Based on 1,105 Citroen Ami vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Blue 71.3%

788

Green 15.7%

173

White 2.8%

Grey 2.5%

Beige 2.2%

Red 1.7%

Yellow 1.1%

Brown 0.8%

Black 0.7%

Cream 0.7%

Maroon 0.5%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Citroen Ami vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

2,590

typical

1,307

low mileage

4,330

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Citroen Ami vehicles fall between 1,307 and 4,330 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 1,307 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 1,307–4,330 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Citroen Amis sit.

⚠ Over 5,845 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

MOT History Averages

1.1

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.05

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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