2022 Citroen C3 Aircross Shine + Ptch S/S A — MOT failures & pass rate

Across 2,257 MOT tests analysed for the 2022 Citroen C3 Aircross Shine + Ptch S/S A, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, lighting & signalling and brakes. Its pass rate of 94.8% was above the average for cars of a similar age (91.7%).

Pass rate

2,257

MOT tests analysed

5.2%

Fail rate

better than

vs cars of similar age

Avg age at test (yrs)

How it compares

Fail rate for this model-year against the segment and national averages for cars of a similar age.

Top failure categories

Most common MOT failure areas — 2022 Citroen C3 Aircross Shine + Ptch S/S A
#	Category	% of tests affected	Tests
1	Tyres	2.6%	58
2	Lighting & signalling	1.7%	39
3	Brakes	1.2%	28
4	Visibility	0.6%	13
5	Emissions & environmental	0.3%	7
6	Body, structure & corrosion	0.3%	6

Percentage of tests with at least one failure recorded in each category.

Most common specific failures

The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.

Most frequently recorded failure items — 2022 Citroen C3 Aircross Shine + Ptch S/S A
#	Failure item	Times recorded
1	Headlamp aim	25
2	Brake pads	18
3	Tread depth	14
4	Brake discs	12
5	Headlamp	10
6	Washers	7

Top advisory categories

Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.

Most common MOT advisories — 2022 Citroen C3 Aircross Shine + Ptch S/S A
#	Category	% of tests with advisory	Tests
1	Tyres	18.3%	413
2	Brakes	15.8%	356
3	Other defects	5.0%	112
4	Visibility	0.8%	19
5	Body, structure & corrosion	0.6%	13
6	Emissions & environmental	0.4%	10

Failure rate by mileage

Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.

MOT fail rate by recorded mileage band.

Fail rate by recorded mileage — 2022 C3 Aircross Shine + Ptch S/S A
Mileage band	Tests	Fail rate
0-30k	2,013	4.7%
30-60k	227	8.4%

Failure rate by age

How this model-year's MOT fail rate climbs as the cars get older.

Trend over time

Fail rate by dataset year — 2022 C3 Aircross Shine + Ptch S/S A
Dataset year	Tests	Fail rate
2024	80	3.8%
2025	2,175	5.2%

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

Before buying a 2022 Citroen C3 Aircross Shine + Ptch S/S A, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 2.6% of tests for this year.

Tyres (2.6% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
Lighting & signalling (1.7% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
Brakes (1.2% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.

Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.

Frequently asked questions

How many 2022 Citroen C3 Aircross Shine + Ptch S/S As pass their MOT?

94.8% of the 2,257 2022 Citroen C3 Aircross Shine + Ptch S/S A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 5.2% fail rate.

What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Citroen C3 Aircross Shine + Ptch S/S A?

Tyres, recorded in 2.6% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (1.7%).

Does the 2022 C3 Aircross Shine + Ptch S/S A get worse with mileage?

Its MOT fail rate rises from 4.7% in the 0-30k band to 8.4% in the 30-60k band.

Methodology & source. Based on 2,257 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.