2022 Citroen C3 Shine Puretech S/S Auto — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 788 MOT tests analysed for the 2022 Citroen C3 Shine Puretech S/S Auto, the most common recorded failure areas were lighting & signalling, tyres and brakes. Its pass rate of 94.5% was above the average for cars of a similar age (91.7%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 2.9% | 23 |
| 2 | Tyres | 2.0% | 16 |
| 3 | Brakes | 1.0% | 8 |
| 4 | Visibility | 1.0% | 8 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 0.4% | 3 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.3% | 2 |
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 | 13 |
| 2 | Brake discs | 8 |
| 3 | Headlamp | 6 |
| 4 | Brake pads | 6 |
| 5 | Front fog lamps | 4 |
| 6 | Attachment | 4 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 15.0% | 118 |
| 2 | Tyres | 10.3% | 81 |
| 3 | Other defects | 4.2% | 33 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 0.8% | 6 |
| 5 | Road wheels | 0.5% | 4 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.5% | 4 |
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 | 716 | 4.9% |
| 30-60k | 68 | 10.3% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 35 | 0.0% |
| 2025 | 753 | 5.7% |
What to check before buying a 2022 C3 Shine Puretech S/S Auto
Before buying a 2022 Citroen C3 Shine Puretech S/S Auto, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Lighting & signalling accounted for 2.9% of tests for this year.
- Lighting & signalling (2.9% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Tyres (2.0% 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 (1.0% 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 Shine Puretech S/S Autos pass their MOT?
94.5% of the 788 2022 Citroen C3 Shine Puretech S/S Auto MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 5.5% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Citroen C3 Shine Puretech S/S Auto?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 2.9% of tests, followed by tyres (2.0%).
Does the 2022 C3 Shine Puretech S/S Auto get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 4.9% in the 0-30k band to 10.3% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 788 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.