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DS DS3 MOT Results

Registered in 2011
50.6% pass rate
from 10,284 tests in 2021
(54% worse than other 2011 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2011 cars and highlighted areas where the DS DS3 is unusually good or bad.

  • 20% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (89% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 8.2% fail on Stop lamp (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 5.7% fail on Headlamps (110% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 5.6% fail on Headlamp (130% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Headlamp levelling device (85% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0097% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
    • 4.3% fail on Headlamp aim (58% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 3.9% fail on Headlamp aim (58% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (76% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (69% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Direction indicators (56% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Flashing type (56% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 2.5% fail on Individual direction indicators (140% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Side repeaters (77% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.097% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.33% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.33% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.33% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.18% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.17% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.0097% fail on Reversing lamp switch
    • 0.12% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.12% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.088% fail on Electrical equipment (68% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.049% fail on Horn (70% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.0097% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.0097% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.0097% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.0097% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.0097% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 18% fail on Suspension (59% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 12% fail on Springs (170% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 12% fail on Coil springs (170% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 12% fail on Coil spring (170% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.0097% fail on Mounting
      • 0.0097% fail on Leaf springs
        • 0.0097% fail on Spring saddle
    • 3.4% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.5% fail on Ball joint (38% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.81% fail on Pins and bushes (50% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.039% fail on Suspension arm
    • 2.1% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.2% fail on Linkage ball joints (51% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.27% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (65% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint dust cover (63% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.078% fail on Anti-roll bar (190% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.049% fail on Linkage (74% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.019% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.95% fail on Wheel bearings (120% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Macpherson strut (88% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (190% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.097% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.019% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.20% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.19% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.019% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.12% fail on Shock absorbers (83% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.058% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.029% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.019% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0097% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.019% fail on Axles (80% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (79% better than other 2011 cars)
  • 17% fail on Body, chassis, structure (4 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 13% fail on Transmission (8 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 12% fail on Drive shafts (9 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 12% fail on Joints (9 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.019% fail on Flexible couplings (6 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Prop shafts (5 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.32% fail on Joints (6 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Belts (8 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 5.7% fail on Exhaust system (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Body
      • 0.088% fail on Other body component
      • 0.019% fail on Panel
      • 0.0097% fail on Mounting fixings
    • 0.11% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.068% fail on Fuel system (60% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Tank
      • 0.019% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (82% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0097% fail on Pipe
    • 0.068% fail on Seats
      • 0.039% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.029% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.068% fail on Undertray
    • 0.049% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.039% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.0097% fail on Bracket
    • 0.029% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.029% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.029% fail on Doors (81% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.019% fail on Door condition
      • 0.0097% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.0097% fail on Door condition
    • 0.0097% fail on Chassis
      • 0.0097% fail on Chassis condition
  • 7.8% fail on Brakes (15% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 4.6% fail on Mechanical brake components (60% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 3.1% fail on Brake discs and drums (190% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 3.1% fail on Brake discs (190% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.0% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.019% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.058% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.049% fail on Cable
        • 0.0097% fail on Lever
    • 2.9% fail on Brake performance
      • 1.8% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.8% fail on Rbt
          • 1.6% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.23% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.019% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0097% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.0097% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.91% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (33% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.90% fail on Rbt (sp) (30% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.0097% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.51% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.50% fail on Rbt
          • 0.45% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.039% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.0097% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.0097% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0097% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.23% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (51% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.22% fail on Rbt (sp) (51% better than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.16% fail on Service brake imbalance (46% better than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.088% fail on Service brake performance (60% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.0097% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.078% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.57% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.38% fail on Electronic stability control (71% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.39% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.24% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.15% fail on Pedal
    • 0.19% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.19% fail on Lever
    • 0.068% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.058% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.0097% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.068% fail on Rigid brake pipes (88% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.039% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.019% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.019% fail on Servos (5 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.019% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (80% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.0097% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.0097% fail on Other components
  • 7.3% fail on Tyres (25% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 4.5% fail on Tread depth (40% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Condition
    • 0.17% fail on Size/type
  • 6.5% fail on Visibility (35% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Washers (78% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Wipers
    • 0.078% fail on View to rear
      • 0.068% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.0097% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.049% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.049% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.049% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.039% fail on Driver's view
  • 6.3% fail on Steering (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 6.2% fail on Steering linkage components (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 6.2% fail on Track rod end (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0097% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.049% fail on Steering play
      • 0.049% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.029% fail on Steering gear (85% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Steering rack (85% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.0097% fail on Power steering
      • 0.0097% fail on Operation
    • 0.0097% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.0097% fail on Universal joint
    • 0.0097% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 4.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (62% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Exhaust emissions (62% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Spark ignition (70% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Catalyst emissions (100% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (52% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.32% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.019% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.0097% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0097% fail on Catalytic converter
      • 1.3% fail on Compression ignition (52% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.76% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (170% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.30% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.14% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.049% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.029% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.019% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.26% fail on Fluid leaks (71% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.039% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.029% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.029% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.029% fail on Undertray
      • 0.0097% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 0.88% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.46% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.36% fail on Condition
      • 0.068% fail on Prescribed areas (190% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Requirements
      • 0.0097% fail on Attachment
      • 0.0097% fail on Pre-tensioners
    • 0.44% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.0097% fail on Airbags
      • 0.0097% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 0.71% fail on Road Wheels (71% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.62% fail on Attachment (100% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.088% fail on Condition
  • 0.31% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.31% fail on Registration plates
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