Citroen C3 Aircross Shine + Ptch S/s A (2022)

1,545 real MOT outcomes analysed • 94.5% first-time pass rate

2022 Citroen C3 Aircross Shine + Ptch S/s A

CarHunch analysed 1,545 real MOT records for the 2022 Citroen C3 Aircross Shine + Ptch S/s A. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

The 2022 Citroën C3 Aircross is a strong performer with a 94.5% first-time pass rate, well above the UK average of 80%, and only 1.8% of vehicles have ever recorded a dangerous defect—reassuring from a safety standpoint. Buyers should see this as a reliable choice for a car of this age and mileage profile.

At just over 14,000 miles median, these cars are low-mileage examples, which aligns with their age and explains why failures average only 0.08 per vehicle. The 0.8 advisories per car suggest minor maintenance items cropping up rather than systemic problems, so focus your pre-purchase inspection on routine wear items like brake pads and wiper condition rather than structural concerns.

Generally reliable 14.5% above UK average
94.5%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
14,341
typical mileage
9,236–21,242 middle half
1.8%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.08
avg MOT failures per car
over 1.2 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2022 Citroen C3 Aircross Shine + Ptch S/s A

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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Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Citroen C3 Aircross Shine + Ptch S/s A 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.

9,236
low mileage
14,341
typical
21,242
high mileage

Half of all 2022 Citroen C3 Aircross Shine + Ptch S/s A vehicles fall between 9,236 and 21,242 miles.

MOT History Averages

1.2
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.08
Avg failures per vehicle
0.8
Avg advisories per vehicle

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Other model years — Citroen C3 Aircross Shine + Ptch S/s A:

2021 2023