DS DS3 MOT Results
Registered in 201373.8% pass rate
from 16,645 tests in 2017
(55% worse than other 2013 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 2013 cars and highlighted areas where the DS DS3 is unusually good or bad.
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11% fail on
Driver's view of the road
(150% worse than other 2013 cars)
- 8.6% fail on Wipers (190% worse than other 2013 cars)
- 2.0% fail on Washers (79% worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.32% fail on Windscreen
- 0.072% fail on Mirrors
- 0.0060% fail on Bonnet
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7.6% fail on
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
(19% worse than other 2013 cars)
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3.0% fail on
Headlamps
(190% worse than other 2013 cars)
- 3.0% fail on Headlamp (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
- 2.9% fail on Headlamp aim (33% worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.96% fail on Registration plate lamp (26% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.77% fail on
Position lamps
(21% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.73% fail on Front lamps
- 0.036% fail on Rear lamps (81% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.37% fail on Stop lamp (66% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.22% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 0.22% fail on Fog lamp
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0.19% fail on
Direction indicators
(51% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.19% fail on
Flashing type
(51% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Individual lamps
- 0.084% fail on Side repeaters (70% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.012% fail on All direction indicators
-
0.19% fail on
Flashing type
(51% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.024% fail on Horn (72% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.018% fail on Battery
- 0.018% fail on Electrical wiring
- 0.012% fail on Rear reflectors
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3.0% fail on
Headlamps
(190% worse than other 2013 cars)
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6.0% fail on
Tyres
(29% worse than other 2013 cars)
- 3.6% fail on Tread depth (67% worse than other 2013 cars)
- 2.7% fail on Condition
- 0.072% fail on Size/type
- 0.042% fail on Valve stem
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4.7% fail on
Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
(10 times worse than other 2013 cars)
- 4.6% fail on Exhaust system (17 times worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.14% fail on Emissions
- 0.030% fail on Emissions not tested
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0.018% fail on
Fuel system
(76% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.012% fail on Cap
- 0.0060% fail on Pipe
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4.0% fail on
Brakes
(41% worse than other 2013 cars)
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3.0% fail on
Hub components
(57% worse than other 2013 cars)
- 2.4% fail on Brake pads (38% worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.93% fail on Brake discs (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.0060% fail on Brake linings
-
1.1% fail on
Brake performance
(46% worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.55% fail on Rear wheels (83% worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.37% fail on Front wheels (63% worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.16% fail on Brake imbalance (82% worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.060% fail on Parking brake performance (69% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.024% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.0060% fail on Brake operation
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0.11% fail on
Hydraulic systems
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0.11% fail on
Components
- 0.060% fail on Reservoirs (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.042% fail on Hoses
- 0.012% fail on Pipes
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0.11% fail on
Components
-
0.090% fail on
Service brake control components
-
0.090% fail on
Pedal
- 0.090% fail on Anti-slip
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0.090% fail on
Pedal
- 0.036% fail on Restricted movement
- 0.030% fail on Electronic stability system
- 0.024% fail on ABS
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0.0060% fail on
Parking brake
- 0.0060% fail on Condition
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3.0% fail on
Hub components
(57% worse than other 2013 cars)
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2.8% fail on
Suspension
(71% worse than other 2013 cars)
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1.2% fail on
Drive shafts
(4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
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1.2% fail on
Front drive shafts
(4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Constant velocity joints (4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.012% fail on Couplings (6 times worse than other 2013 cars)
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1.2% fail on
Front drive shafts
(4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
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0.88% fail on
Coil springs
(81% worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.88% fail on Condition (86% worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.0060% fail on Location
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0.34% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(180% worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.27% fail on Linkage pins/bushes/ball joints (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.066% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.0060% fail on Linkage condition
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0.25% fail on
Suspension arms
- 0.23% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.024% fail on Condition (4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.13% fail on Front suspension joints (110% worse than other 2013 cars)
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0.10% fail on
Wheel bearings
- 0.054% fail on Front
- 0.048% fail on Rear
-
0.030% fail on
Macpherson strut
- 0.030% fail on Condition
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0.012% fail on
Shock absorbers
(97% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.012% fail on Condition (97% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.0060% fail on General condition
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0.0060% fail on
Tie bars/rods
- 0.0060% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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0.0060% fail on
Axles
- 0.0060% fail on Stub axle
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0.0060% fail on
Prescribed areas
- 0.0060% fail on Subframe mounting
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1.2% fail on
Drive shafts
(4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
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0.31% fail on
Steering
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0.28% fail on
Steering system
- 0.27% fail on Track rod end (70% worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.0060% fail on Steering rack
- 0.0060% fail on Ball joint
- 0.0060% fail on Lock stop
- 0.018% fail on Steering operation
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0.012% fail on
Power steering
- 0.0060% fail on Operation
- 0.0060% fail on Pump
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0.28% fail on
Steering system
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0.28% fail on
Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
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0.17% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
- 0.16% fail on SRS Malfunction Indicator Lamp
- 0.0060% fail on Passengers airbag
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0.12% fail on
Seat belts
- 0.11% fail on Condition
- 0.0060% fail on Attachment
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0.0060% fail on
Installation check
- 0.0060% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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0.17% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
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0.26% fail on
Registration plates and VIN
- 0.26% fail on Registration plate
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0.25% fail on
Road Wheels
(52% worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.17% fail on Attachment
- 0.084% fail on Condition
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0.14% fail on
Body, Structure and General Items
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0.072% fail on
Seats
(160% worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.060% fail on Drivers (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.018% fail on Passengers
- 0.030% fail on Body condition
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0.030% fail on
Doors
- 0.024% fail on Drivers
- 0.0060% fail on Passengers front
- 0.018% fail on Body security
-
0.072% fail on
Seats
(160% worse than other 2013 cars)
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