2022 Citroen C3 C-Series Puretech S/S — MOT failures & pass rate

Across 936 MOT tests analysed for the 2022 Citroen C3 C-Series Puretech S/S, the most common recorded failure areas were lighting & signalling, tyres and visibility. Its pass rate of 95.5% was above the average for cars of a similar age (91.7%).

Pass rate

936

MOT tests analysed

4.5%

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 C-Series Puretech S/S
#	Category	% of tests affected	Tests
1	Lighting & signalling	3.1%	29
2	Tyres	2.5%	23
3	Visibility	1.3%	12
4	Brakes	0.8%	7
5	Body, structure & corrosion	0.6%	6
6	Other defects	0.1%	1

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 C-Series Puretech S/S
#	Failure item	Times recorded
1	Headlamp aim	20
2	Washers	8
3	Joints	6
4	Wipers	5
5	Tread depth	5
6	Position lamp	5

Top advisory categories

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

Most common MOT advisories — 2022 Citroen C3 C-Series Puretech S/S
#	Category	% of tests with advisory	Tests
1	Tyres	15.0%	140
2	Brakes	14.8%	139
3	Other defects	4.0%	37
4	Suspension	1.9%	18
5	Visibility	1.1%	10
6	Body, structure & corrosion	0.9%	8

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 C-Series Puretech S/S
Mileage band	Tests	Fail rate
0-30k	813	3.6%
30-60k	120	10.8%

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 C-Series Puretech S/S
Dataset year	Tests	Fail rate
2024	33	6.1%
2025	903	4.4%

What to check before buying a 2022 C3 C-Series Puretech S/S

Before buying a 2022 Citroen C3 C-Series Puretech S/S, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Lighting & signalling accounted for 3.1% of tests for this year.

Lighting & signalling (3.1% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
Tyres (2.5% 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.
Visibility (1.3% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£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 C-Series Puretech S/Ss pass their MOT?

95.5% of the 936 2022 Citroen C3 C-Series Puretech S/S MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 4.5% fail rate.

What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Citroen C3 C-Series Puretech S/S?

Lighting & signalling, recorded in 3.1% of tests, followed by tyres (2.5%).

Does the 2022 C3 C-Series Puretech S/S get worse with mileage?

Its MOT fail rate rises from 3.6% in the 0-30k band to 10.8% in the 30-60k band.

Methodology & source. Based on 936 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.