2022 Citroen C3 Shine Puretech S/S — MOT failures & pass rate

Across 1,010 MOT tests analysed for the 2022 Citroen C3 Shine Puretech S/S, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, lighting & signalling and brakes. Its pass rate of 93.9% was above the average for cars of a similar age (91.8%).

Pass rate

1,010

MOT tests analysed

6.1%

Fail rate

better than

vs cars of similar age

2.9

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 Shine Puretech S/S
#	Category	% of tests affected	Tests
1	Tyres	2.3%	23
2	Lighting & signalling	2.3%	23
3	Brakes	2.0%	20
4	Visibility	1.0%	10
5	Suspension	0.6%	6
6	Emissions & environmental	0.3%	3

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 Shine Puretech S/S
#	Failure item	Times recorded
1	Brake pads	12
2	Headlamp aim	11
3	Position lamp	7
4	Brake discs	6
5	Washers	5
6	Stop lamp	4

Top advisory categories

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

Most common MOT advisories — 2022 Citroen C3 Shine Puretech S/S
#	Category	% of tests with advisory	Tests
1	Brakes	15.9%	161
2	Tyres	13.1%	132
3	Other defects	5.5%	55
4	Suspension	3.0%	30
5	Visibility	1.8%	18
6	Body, structure & corrosion	0.5%	5

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 Shine Puretech S/S
Mileage band	Tests	Fail rate
0-30k	785	3.6%
30-60k	194	14.4%

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 Shine Puretech S/S
Dataset year	Tests	Fail rate
2024	76	4.0%
2025	933	6.3%

What to check before buying a 2022 C3 Shine Puretech S/S

Before buying a 2022 Citroen C3 Shine Puretech S/S, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 2.3% of tests for this year.

Tyres (2.3% 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 (2.3% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
Brakes (2.0% 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/Ss pass their MOT?

93.9% of the 1,010 2022 Citroen C3 Shine Puretech S/S MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 6.1% fail rate.

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

Tyres, recorded in 2.3% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (2.3%).

Does the 2022 C3 Shine Puretech S/S get worse with mileage?

Its MOT fail rate rises from 3.6% in the 0-30k band to 14.4% in the 30-60k band.

Methodology & source. Based on 1,010 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.