DS DS3 MOT Pass Rate
75.3% of 11,925 DS DS3 MOT tests pass.
At 75.3%, The DS3 passes slightly less often than the average across all DS models (77.2%).
At 75.3%, The DS DS3 passes slightly less often than the national average for cars (78.3%).
Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate declines noticeably with age, from 90.8% at 0–3 years to 73.2% at 6–10 years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 90.8% | 142 | 23,433 miles |
| 3–6 years | 85.5% | 1,877 | 33,877 miles |
| 6–10 years | 73.2% | 9,900 | 57,408 miles |
| 10–15 years | too few tests (6) | 6 | no reading |
| 15+ years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
Common MOT failure reasons for the DS DS3
The most common reason the DS DS3 fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 40.6% of failed tests, most often logged as "not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 40.6% | not working |
| Body, chassis, structure | 26.5% | constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Tyres | 25.1% | tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Suspension | 22.9% | fractured or broken |
| Brakes | 20.6% | less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Visibility | 18.2% | does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 8.8% | inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Steering | 6.2% | ball joint has excessive play |
| Road Wheels | 1.0% | fixing missing |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 1.0% | not functioning as intended |
Related DS models
- DS DS4 — 72.4% pass rate