CITROEN DS3 MOT pass rate
63.0% of 107,364 CITROEN DS3 MOT tests pass.
The DS3 passes 63.0% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the average across all CITROEN models (71.7%).
The CITROEN DS3 passes 63.0% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate drops sharply with age: the CITROEN DS3 tested at 3–6 years pass 93.4% of the time, compared with just 62.0% at 10–15 years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | too few tests (1) | 1 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | 93.4% | 61 | 36,281 miles |
| 6–10 years | 65.9% | 27,257 | 68,138 miles |
| 10–15 years | 62.0% | 80,045 | 84,754 miles |
| 15+ years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
Common MOT failure reasons for the CITROEN DS3
The most common reason the CITROEN DS3 fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 59.0% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 59.0% | Not working |
| Suspension | 36.2% | Fractured or broken |
| Body, chassis, structure | 31.8% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Brakes | 23.7% | Significantly and obviously worn |
| Tyres | 20.7% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Steering | 13.2% | Ball joint has excessive play |
| Visibility | 12.5% | Not working |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 12.2% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Road Wheels | 1.7% | Fixing missing |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 1.7% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
Related CITROEN models
- CITROEN C3 — 72.5% pass rate
- CITROEN BERLINGO — 70.8% pass rate
- CITROEN C1 — 76.1% pass rate
- CITROEN C4 — 67.6% pass rate
- CITROEN DISPATCH — 69.7% pass rate
- CITROEN C3 AIRCROSS — 88.0% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the CITROEN DS3?
- 63.0% of CITROEN DS3 MOT tests pass, based on 107,364 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the CITROEN DS3?
- The most common reason the CITROEN DS3 fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 59.0% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
- Does this show the CITROEN DS3's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the CITROEN service history guide for how to check and keep one.