Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2022 Citroen C1 Shine?

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 C1 Shine?

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 C1 Shine?

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 C1 Shine reliable?

Based on MOT data from 290 vehicles, the 2022 Citroen C1 Shine has a first-time MOT pass rate of 95.4%, 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 C1 Shine?

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 C1 Shine (2022)

290 real MOT outcomes analysed • 95.4% first-time pass rate

2022 Citroen C1 Shine

CarHunch analysed 290 real MOT records for the 2022 Citroen C1 Shine. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2022 Citroën C1 Shine is proving exceptionally reliable so far, with a first-time pass rate of 94.8%—well above the UK average of 80%—and only 6.6% of vehicles ever showing a dangerous defect, which is reassuringly low. Petrol models make up the vast majority and perform identically well at 94.9% pass rate.

These cars are still very young with a median mileage of just 22,511 miles, so their strong showing makes sense for the age. The average vehicle has accumulated fewer than 0.2 failures and less than one advisory per test, suggesting the C1 Shine is holding up well mechanically—if you're buying one used, a full service history and a pre-purchase inspection remain sensible precautions, but you're starting from a genuinely solid foundation.

We have limited data for the 2022 Citroen C1 Shine — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Around 1 in 20 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

95.4%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

6.6%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.12

Over 1.5 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

23k

Middle half: 12k–31k

For context

These stats describe 290 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 290 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 6.6% 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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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (99%)	286	95.5%	0.12

Colour Breakdown

Based on 3,253 Citroen C1 Shine vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

White 25.7%

835

Grey 18.1%

589

Blue 14.7%

479

Black 11.5%

374

Red 11.3%

367

Green 11%

359

Beige 7.7%

250

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Citroen C1 Shine 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.

22,511

typical

12,127

low mileage

30,505

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Citroen C1 Shine vehicles fall between 12,127 and 30,505 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 12,127 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.

✓ 12,127–30,505 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Citroen C1 Shines sit.

⚠ Over 41,181 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

1.5

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.12

Avg failures per vehicle

0.9

Avg advisories per vehicle

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