2022 Citroen C3 Aircross — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2022 Citroen C3 Aircross passed 94.3% of its 7,107 recorded MOT tests. Small SUVs of a similar age fail at 6.6%, so the 2022 C3 Aircross sits squarely on the average. Failures cluster in tyres, brakes and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (3.0%) and brakes (1.7%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, brake pads and tread depth — headlamp aim alone was recorded 88 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 4.7% in the 0-30k band and 12.2% in the 60-90k band, a 7.6-point spread — more than double.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 18.4% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 3.0% | 214 |
| 2 | Brakes | 1.7% | 119 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 1.7% | 118 |
| 4 | Visibility | 1.0% | 70 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.2% | 16 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.2% | 15 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 88 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 76 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 59 |
| 4 | Brake discs | 56 |
| 5 | Washers | 50 |
| 6 | Wipers | 24 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 18.4% | 1,311 |
| 2 | Brakes | 17.2% | 1,220 |
| 3 | Other defects | 5.5% | 392 |
| 4 | Visibility | 1.2% | 85 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.7% | 52 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.7% | 51 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 5,765 | 4.7% |
| 30-60k | 1,288 | 9.9% |
| 60-90k | 49 | 12.2% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 6,890 | 5.7% |
| Diesel | 217 | 5.1% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 257 | 5.1% |
| 2025 | 6,841 | 5.7% |
What to check before buying a 2022 C3 Aircross
On a 2022 C3 Aircross, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 3.0% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Tyres (3.0% 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.
- Brakes (1.7% 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.
- 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.
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 Aircrosss pass their MOT?
94.3% of the 7,107 2022 Citroen C3 Aircross MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 5.7% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Citroen C3 Aircross?
Tyres, recorded in 3.0% of tests, followed by brakes (1.7%).
Does the 2022 C3 Aircross get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 4.7% in the 0-30k band to 12.2% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 7,107 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.