DS DS3 MOT pass rate
77.0% of 51,466 DS DS3 MOT tests pass.
At 77.0%, The DS3 passes slightly less often than the average across all DS models (78.5%).
At 77.0%, The DS DS3 passes slightly less often than the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate declines noticeably with age, from 88.7% at 0–3 years to 74.6% at 6–10 years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 88.7% | 715 | 24,760 miles |
| 3–6 years | 86.6% | 9,520 | 33,820 miles |
| 6–10 years | 74.6% | 41,207 | 54,635 miles |
| 10–15 years | too few tests (24) | 24 | 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 39.5% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 39.5% | Not working |
| Body, chassis, structure | 26.5% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Tyres | 23.4% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Suspension | 22.1% | Fractured or broken |
| Brakes | 20.8% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Visibility | 18.4% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 6.3% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Steering | 5.9% | Ball joint has excessive play |
| Road Wheels | 1.0% | Fixing missing |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 0.9% | Not functioning as intended |
Related DS models
- DS DS4 — 75.8% pass rate
- DS DS7 — 86.8% pass rate
- DS DS5 — 81.1% pass rate
- DS DS7 C-BACK PFRMNC — 84.6% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the DS DS3?
- 77.0% of DS DS3 MOT tests pass, based on 51,466 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the DS DS3?
- The most common reason the DS DS3 fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 39.5% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
- Does this show the DS 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 DS service history guide for how to check and keep one.