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DS DS3 MOT Results

Registered in 2011
53.0% pass rate
from 10,920 tests in 2020
(60% 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 (86% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 8.4% fail on Stop lamp (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 5.5% fail on Headlamps (130% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 5.5% fail on Headlamp (140% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Matched pair
      • 0.0092% fail on Dipswitch
      • 0.0092% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 4.4% fail on Headlamp aim (64% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 3.9% fail on Headlamp aim (57% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.54% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (160% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (50% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Position lamps (48% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Position lamp (47% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.073% fail on All position lamps
    • 1.9% fail on Direction indicators (34% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Flashing type (33% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Individual direction indicators (110% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Side repeaters (81% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.082% fail on All direction indicators
      • 0.0092% fail on Semaphore
        • 0.0092% fail on Arm
    • 0.34% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.33% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.33% fail on Rear fog lamp
      • 0.0092% fail on Front fog lamps
        • 0.0092% fail on Front fog lamps
    • 0.27% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.25% fail on Horn
      • 0.018% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.0092% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.13% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.13% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.018% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.0092% fail on Daytime running lamps
  • 18% fail on Body, chassis, structure (6 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 13% fail on Transmission (13 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 13% fail on Drive shafts (13 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 13% fail on Joints (13 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.018% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.018% fail on Bearing housing (21 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.0092% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.40% fail on Prop shafts (9 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.40% fail on Joints (11 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Belts (9 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 7.0% fail on Exhaust system (6 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Engine mounting (10 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Bracket (23 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.064% fail on Engine mounting condition (4 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Undertray (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Seats
      • 0.055% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.055% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.092% fail on Body
      • 0.055% fail on Other body component
      • 0.018% fail on Panel
      • 0.0092% fail on Body condition
      • 0.0092% fail on Mounting fixings
    • 0.064% fail on Fuel system (60% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Pipe
      • 0.018% fail on Tank
      • 0.018% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (81% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.046% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.027% fail on Doors (78% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0092% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.0092% fail on Catch
      • 0.0092% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.0092% fail on Door condition
      • 0.0092% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.0092% fail on Door condition
    • 0.0092% fail on Towbar
      • 0.0092% fail on Other towbar components
  • 14% fail on Suspension (60% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 10.0% fail on Springs (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 9.9% fail on Coil springs (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 9.9% fail on Coil spring (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.027% fail on Mounting
      • 0.018% fail on Leaf springs (16 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.018% fail on Spring saddle (24 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0092% fail on Bonded suspension units
        • 0.0092% fail on Attachment bracket
    • 2.0% fail on Anti-roll bars (25% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Linkage ball joints (95% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Ball joint (130% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (46% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Ball joint dust cover (55% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.073% fail on Linkage
      • 0.064% fail on Anti-roll bar (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.064% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.046% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0092% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.7% fail on Suspension arms (35% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.30% fail on Pins and bushes (74% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.037% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.0092% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.61% fail on Wheel bearings (92% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Shock absorbers (86% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.092% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.037% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.018% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.11% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.073% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.018% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.018% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.046% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.046% fail on Ball joint (5 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0092% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.0092% fail on Axles
      • 0.0092% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.0092% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.0092% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.0092% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 7.4% fail on Tyres (22% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 4.8% fail on Tread depth (36% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Condition
    • 0.092% fail on Size/type
  • 7.3% fail on Brakes (22% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 4.9% fail on Mechanical brake components (59% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.8% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.037% fail on Brake linings
      • 2.6% fail on Brake discs and drums (200% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 2.6% fail on Brake discs (200% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.0092% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.037% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.027% fail on Cable
        • 0.0092% fail on Linkage
    • 2.2% fail on Brake performance
      • 1.4% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.4% fail on Rbt
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.34% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.58% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (39% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.58% fail on Rbt (sp) (35% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.33% fail on Rbt
          • 0.29% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.018% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.018% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.22% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.21% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.16% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.064% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.0092% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.0092% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.046% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.46% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (52% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Electronic stability control (130% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.21% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.13% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.082% fail on Pedal
    • 0.16% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.16% fail on Lever
    • 0.082% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.073% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.0092% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.055% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.027% fail on Rigid brake pipes (92% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.027% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.018% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.0092% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.0092% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.0092% fail on Servos
    • 0.0092% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.0092% fail on Other components
  • 6.8% fail on Visibility (51% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Wipers (52% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Washers (61% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.15% fail on View to rear
      • 0.14% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.0092% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.12% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.11% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.0092% fail on Window
    • 0.0092% fail on Bonnet
  • 4.7% fail on Steering (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 4.6% fail on Steering linkage components (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 4.6% fail on Track rod end (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.037% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.018% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.0092% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.0092% fail on Other components
        • 0.0092% fail on Steering linkage
    • 0.055% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.037% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.018% fail on Operation
    • 0.037% fail on Steering play
      • 0.037% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.0092% fail on Power steering
      • 0.0092% fail on Other components
    • 0.0092% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.0092% fail on Steering column
    • 0.0092% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 2.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (54% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Exhaust emissions (49% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Spark ignition (64% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.87% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (42% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.82% fail on Catalyst emissions (100% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.0092% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0092% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.0092% fail on Particulate filter
        • 0.0092% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.87% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.59% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (130% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (51% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.055% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.037% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.0092% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0092% fail on Particulate filter
        • 0.0092% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
    • 0.24% fail on Fluid leaks (84% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Engine oil leaks (110% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.0092% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.0092% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
    • 0.10% fail on Noise suppression (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.073% fail on Undertray (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 0.62% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.35% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.34% fail on Condition
      • 0.0092% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.27% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.58% fail on Road Wheels (57% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.49% fail on Attachment (90% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Condition
  • 0.30% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.30% fail on Registration plates
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