Citroen C3 Aircross Shine + P Tech S/s (2021)
2021 Citroen C3 Aircross Shine + P Tech S/s
CarHunch analysed 1,197 real MOT records for the 2021 Citroen C3 Aircross Shine + P Tech S/s. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2021 Citroën C3 Aircross Shine is a genuinely reliable proposition, with a 92.7% first-time pass rate that sits well above the UK average of 80%—and the good news holds across the petrol models, which also pass at 92.6%. Only 6.9% of vehicles have ever recorded a dangerous defect, which is reassuringly low and suggests no systemic safety concerns.
These cars are running at sensible mileage for their age (median 20,348 miles), and they're barely breaking when they do fail—averaging just 0.2 failures per vehicle at MOT. The 2.1 advisories per car typically point to minor wear rather than structural problems, so you're looking at a model that rewards decent maintenance without demanding expensive fixes; just budget for routine servicing and check the full MOT history before you buy to flag any repeated advisory patterns.
What to check before buying a 2021 Citroen C3 Aircross Shine + P Tech S/s
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (98%) | 1,174 | 92.6% | 0.21 |
| Other (2%) | 23 | 97.8% | 0.04 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2021 Citroen C3 Aircross Shine + P Tech S/s vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2021 Citroen C3 Aircross Shine + P Tech S/s vehicles fall between 14,069 and 28,351 miles.
MOT History Averages
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