Citroen C3 C Series Edition P Tech S/s (2022)

1,071 real MOT outcomes analysed • 90.9% first-time pass rate

2022 Citroen C3 C Series Edition P Tech S/s

CarHunch analysed 1,071 real MOT records for the 2022 Citroen C3 C Series Edition P Tech S/s. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

This 2022 Citroën C3 is a genuinely reliable performer, with a 90.9% first-time pass rate that sits well ahead of the UK average of 80%—and the dangerous defect rate of just 1.7% is reassuringly low. You're looking at a car that passes MOTs cleanly, with almost no failures averaging 0.09 per vehicle.

At under 20,000 miles average, these cars are still relatively young and lightly used, which explains why they're sailing through tests with barely any advisories (0.7 per vehicle). Before buying one, check the specific vehicle's service history and suspension components, since that's where early Citroëns sometimes show minor wear—but overall, this model is a solid, low-hassle choice for a 2022 supermini.

Generally reliable 10.9% above UK average
90.9%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
18,834
typical mileage
13,199–24,666 middle half
1.7%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.09
avg MOT failures per car
over 1.1 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2022 Citroen C3 C Series Edition 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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Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Citroen C3 C Series Edition 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.

13,199
low mileage
18,834
typical
24,666
high mileage

Half of all 2022 Citroen C3 C Series Edition P Tech S/s vehicles fall between 13,199 and 24,666 miles.

MOT History Averages

1.1
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.09
Avg failures per vehicle
0.7
Avg advisories per vehicle

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Other model years — Citroen C3 C Series Edition P Tech S/s:

2023