Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2022 Citroen C3 Sense Puretech S/s?

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 C3 Sense Puretech S/s?

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 C3 Sense Puretech S/s?

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 C3 Sense Puretech S/s reliable?

Based on MOT data from 1,044 vehicles, the 2022 Citroen C3 Sense Puretech S/s has a first-time MOT pass rate of 95.7%, 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 C3 Sense Puretech S/s?

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 C3 Sense Puretech S/s (2022)

1,044 real MOT outcomes analysed • 95.7% first-time pass rate

2022 Citroen C3 Sense Puretech S/s

CarHunch analysed 1,044 real MOT records for the 2022 Citroen C3 Sense Puretech S/s. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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This 2022 Citroën C3 Sense PureTech is significantly more reliable than the average UK car—its 91.6% first-time pass rate beats the national average of 80% by a clear margin, and dangerous defects are rare at just 2.4% of the cohort. You're looking at a car with genuinely solid build quality in its first few years.

At just over 22,000 miles median mileage, these cars are still very young, so the strong pass rate reflects that honeymoon period rather than long-term durability. The low failure rate (0.08 per vehicle) and modest advisory count (0.7 per vehicle) suggest routine maintenance will keep one trouble-free, but if you're buying used, ask the seller for full service history to lock in that reliability advantage.

The 2022 Citroen C3 Sense Puretech S/s passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (95.7% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

95.7%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

2.4%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.08

Over 1.1 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

22k

Middle half: 17k–30k

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✅ Good baseline reliability. A 95.7% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 1,044 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 1,044 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 2.4% 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 →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Colour Breakdown

Based on 1,403 Citroen C3 Sense Puretech S/s vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Grey 35.6%

499

Blue 23.8%

334

Beige 14.2%

199

Black 11.8%

166

White 11.5%

162

Red 3.1%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Citroen C3 Sense Puretech S/s 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.

22,099

typical

16,518

low mileage

29,777

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Citroen C3 Sense Puretech S/s vehicles fall between 16,518 and 29,777 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 16,518 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.

✓ 16,518–29,777 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Citroen C3 Sense Puretech S/ss sit.

⚠ Over 40,198 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

1.1

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.08

Avg failures per vehicle

0.7

Avg advisories per vehicle

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