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Citroen C3 Saint James Puretech S/s A (2022)

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

2022 Citroen C3 Saint James Puretech S/s A

CarHunch analysed 150 real MOT records for the 2022 Citroen C3 Saint James Puretech S/s A. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

This C3 is substantially more reliable than the average UK car, with a 96.3% first-time pass rate against the 80% national benchmark—genuinely impressive for a 2022 model. The dangerous defect rate sits at just 1.3%, well below any concern threshold, so safety issues are rare in this cohort.

At 16,221 miles median, these cars are lightly used for their age, which partly explains the strong pass rates; expect this advantage to diminish as mileage climbs. The real-world story is reassuring: owners average fewer than 0.1 failures per test and only 0.7 advisories each, suggesting the mechanical fundamentals are sound—though when shopping, still ask the seller for full service history to verify they've kept pace with maintenance.

Generally reliable 16.3% above UK average
96.3%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
16,221
typical mileage
9,786–24,139 middle half
1.3%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.07
avg MOT failures per car
over 1.3 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2022 Citroen C3 Saint James Puretech 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 Saint James Puretech 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.

9,786
low mileage
16,221
typical
24,139
high mileage

Half of all 2022 Citroen C3 Saint James Puretech S/s A vehicles fall between 9,786 and 24,139 miles.

MOT History Averages

1.3
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.07
Avg failures per vehicle
0.7
Avg advisories per vehicle

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