2022 Citroen C3 Aircross Shine + Ptch S/S A 1.2L Petrol · RV22 GCX

The 2022 Citroen C3 Aircross presents a stable and broadly reassuring roadworthiness profile. The most recent MOT, conducted on 22 May 2026 at 20,237 miles, resulted in a pass, though the tester flagged both front tyres as worn close to legal limits and wearing on their edges. This is a notable shift from the clean bill of health recorded at the previous test. The maintenance trend is therefore stable overall, but the emergence of a tyre wear advisory in the latest inspection suggests a consumable item is now approaching replacement, and the uneven wear pattern hints at a potential underlying alignment or suspension geometry issue that warrants closer scrutiny. The vehicle’s mileage accumulation is notably low for a four-year-old car. Between the 7 May 2025 test at 15,040 miles and the 22 May 2026 test at 20,237 miles, it covered just 5,197 miles over a twelve-month period. Annual use of roughly 5,000 miles is well below the UK average. While low mileage generally limits wear on major mechanical components, it can also mean the car has spent extended periods stationary, which can lead to flat-spotted brake discs, tyre sidewall deterioration, or stale fuel issues. There are no alarming mileage gaps or sudden spikes in the record, and the two tests are spaced at a typical annual interval. The dual advisory on both nearside and offside front tyres, specifically citing wear on the edges, is the key technical finding a buyer must investigate. Edge wear on both front tyres typically points to toe misalignment or worn suspension bushes and track rod ends rather than simple under-inflation. A physical inspection should include a four-wheel alignment check and a close examination of the front suspension bushes, ball joints, and anti-roll bar links for play. The rear suspension and brake components should also be checked, as low-mileage cars often suffer from binding calipers or surface corrosion on brake discs from prolonged standing. Beyond the tyres, the absence of any corrosion, emissions, or structural advisories in both MOT records is encouraging for a vehicle of this age. The clean pass in May 2025 confirms no underlying defects were present at that stage. A prospective buyer should still inspect the underside for stone chips or early corrosion, verify the condition of all four brake discs and pads, and confirm the spare tyre and jack are present. The front tyres will need replacing imminently, and a pre-purchase alignment check is strongly advised to prevent the new tyres from wearing unevenly in the same manner.