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DS DS3 MOT Results

Registered in 2012
52.6% pass rate
from 15,823 tests in 2021
(61% worse than other 2012 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 2012 cars and highlighted areas where the DS DS3 is unusually good or bad.

  • 18% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (98% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 7.4% fail on Stop lamp (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 5.4% fail on Headlamps (130% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 5.4% fail on Headlamp (150% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Headlamp levelling device (82% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Headlamp aim (57% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 3.3% fail on Headlamp aim (50% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.54% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (120% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Direction indicators (92% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 3.2% fail on Flashing type (92% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 2.9% fail on Individual direction indicators (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on All direction indicators (130% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Side repeaters (82% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (64% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.32% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.32% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.15% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.15% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.13% fail on Electrical equipment (43% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.082% fail on Horn
      • 0.032% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.0063% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.0063% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.076% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.070% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.0063% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.013% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.013% fail on Main beam tell-tale
    • 0.0063% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 17% fail on Suspension (82% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 13% fail on Springs (200% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 13% fail on Coil springs (200% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 13% fail on Coil spring (200% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.025% fail on Mounting
    • 2.6% fail on Suspension arms (17% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.78% fail on Pins and bushes (39% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Ball joint dust cover (55% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.051% fail on Suspension arm
    • 2.0% fail on Anti-roll bars (26% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Linkage ball joints (83% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.32% fail on Ball joint (79% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.051% fail on Linkage
      • 0.025% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.019% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.0063% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0063% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0063% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.72% fail on Wheel bearings (110% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.15% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.032% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.019% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.013% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0063% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.13% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.063% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.051% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.013% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.070% fail on Shock absorbers (87% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.019% fail on Sub-frames (80% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0063% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.0063% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0063% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.013% fail on Axles (84% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (83% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.013% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.0063% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0063% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.013% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 16% fail on Body, chassis, structure (5 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 11% fail on Transmission (9 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 11% fail on Drive shafts (9 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 11% fail on Joints (9 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.019% fail on Flexible couplings (5 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.0063% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.25% fail on Prop shafts (4 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.25% fail on Joints (6 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 5.9% fail on Exhaust system (5 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Bumpers (120% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Body
      • 0.088% fail on Other body component
      • 0.025% fail on Panel
    • 0.088% fail on Seats
      • 0.051% fail on Passenger's seat (160% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.038% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.088% fail on Undertray (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.051% fail on Fuel system (63% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (73% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Tank
      • 0.0063% fail on System
    • 0.032% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.019% fail on Bracket
      • 0.013% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.019% fail on Doors (87% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.013% fail on Door condition
      • 0.0063% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.0063% fail on Catch
  • 7.5% fail on Tyres (36% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 4.3% fail on Tread depth (42% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Condition (30% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Size/type
  • 6.9% fail on Brakes (16% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 5.0% fail on Mechanical brake components (77% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 3.2% fail on Brake discs and drums (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 3.2% fail on Brake discs (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Brake linings and pads (17% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 2.4% fail on Brake pads (17% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.019% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.038% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.038% fail on Cable
    • 2.1% fail on Brake performance (22% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.5% fail on Rbt
          • 1.4% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.16% fail on Service brake imbalance (39% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.025% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.025% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.32% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (69% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.32% fail on Rbt (sp) (67% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.28% fail on Rbt (sp) (31% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.18% fail on Service brake imbalance (39% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.11% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.013% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.013% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.076% fail on Parking brake performance (84% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.076% fail on Rbt (83% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.063% fail on Parking brake performance (84% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.013% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.063% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.38% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.25% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.20% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.13% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.13% fail on Pedal
      • 0.0063% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.076% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.063% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.0063% fail on Servos
      • 0.0063% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.032% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.032% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.032% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.025% fail on Rigid brake pipes (94% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.013% fail on Parking brake control (95% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Lever (94% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.0063% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.0063% fail on Operation
      • 0.0063% fail on Pressure/vacuum build up
  • 6.6% fail on Visibility (48% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Washers (82% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Wipers (25% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.10% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.082% fail on View to rear
      • 0.082% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.019% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.013% fail on Driver's view
  • 5.0% fail on Steering (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 5.0% fail on Steering linkage components (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 4.9% fail on Track rod end (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.025% fail on Steering arm (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.019% fail on Other components
        • 0.019% fail on Steering linkage (6 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.032% fail on Steering play
      • 0.032% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.025% fail on Steering gear (78% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Steering rack (82% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0063% fail on Operation
    • 0.019% fail on Electronic power steering
    • 0.0063% fail on Power steering
      • 0.0063% fail on Other components
  • 3.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (46% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Exhaust emissions (47% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Spark ignition (63% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.95% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (45% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.90% fail on Catalyst emissions (73% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.35% fail on Emissions not tested (120% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.0063% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0063% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.0063% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.82% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.56% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (150% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (53% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.044% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.032% fail on On or after 01/01/2014 (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.013% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.0063% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
    • 0.13% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.10% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.019% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.0063% fail on Transmission oil leaks
    • 0.051% fail on Noise suppression (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.038% fail on Undertray (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 0.62% fail on Road Wheels (65% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.54% fail on Attachment (92% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.095% fail on Condition
    • 0.0063% fail on Hubs
  • 0.60% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.33% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.32% fail on Condition
      • 0.0063% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.0063% fail on Attachment
      • 0.0063% fail on Requirements
    • 0.25% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (33% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.013% fail on Airbags
      • 0.013% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 0.26% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.26% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.013% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.0063% fail on Anchorages
    • 0.0063% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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