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DS DS3 MOT Results

Registered in 2013
57.9% pass rate
from 19,031 tests in 2021
(59% 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.

  • 15% fail on Body, chassis, structure (6 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 10% fail on Transmission (11 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 9.8% fail on Drive shafts (11 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 9.7% fail on Joints (11 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.016% fail on Flexible couplings (7 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.0053% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.25% fail on Prop shafts (5 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.25% fail on Joints (8 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Belts (22 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 5.5% fail on Exhaust system (6 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Seats (170% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.058% fail on Driver's seat (130% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.053% fail on Passenger's seat (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.079% fail on Engine mounting (4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.053% fail on Bracket (11 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.063% fail on Undertray (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.058% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.026% fail on Tank
      • 0.026% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.0053% fail on Pipe
    • 0.058% fail on Body
      • 0.037% fail on Other body component
      • 0.011% fail on Body condition (10 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Panel
    • 0.021% fail on Doors (82% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.011% fail on Catch (6 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.011% fail on Door condition
    • 0.0053% fail on Chassis
      • 0.0053% fail on Chassis condition
  • 12% fail on Suspension (69% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 9.6% fail on Springs (170% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 9.6% fail on Coil springs (170% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 9.6% fail on Coil spring (170% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.032% fail on Mounting
      • 0.0053% fail on Leaf springs
        • 0.0053% fail on Spring saddle
    • 1.6% fail on Suspension arms (34% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint (21% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.49% fail on Pins and bushes (47% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.100% fail on Ball joint dust cover (65% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.016% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.4% fail on Anti-roll bars (74% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.76% fail on Linkage ball joints (170% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.053% fail on Linkage
      • 0.026% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.021% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.021% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.011% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.33% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.14% fail on Macpherson strut (90% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.053% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (160% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.047% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.037% fail on Macpherson strut (170% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.089% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.011% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0053% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.0053% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.100% fail on Shock absorbers (73% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.037% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.026% fail on Ball joint (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.0053% fail on Axles
      • 0.0053% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.0053% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 11% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (41% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 5.1% fail on Headlamps (150% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 5.1% fail on Headlamp (160% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.037% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.0053% fail on Dipswitch
      • 0.0053% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
    • 3.8% fail on Headlamp aim (69% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 3.3% fail on Headlamp aim (62% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.53% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (150% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (20% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Direction indicators (26% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Flashing type (26% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.95% fail on Individual direction indicators (150% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Side repeaters (73% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.042% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.54% fail on Stop lamp (71% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.50% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (56% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.50% fail on Rear fog lamp (57% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.50% fail on Rear fog lamp (57% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.39% fail on Reversing lamps (140% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Reversing lamps (130% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Reversing lamp switch
    • 0.084% fail on Electrical equipment (55% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.068% fail on Horn
      • 0.011% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.0053% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.047% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.047% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.0053% fail on Outline marker lamps
      • 0.0053% fail on All outline marker lamps
    • 0.0053% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 6.9% fail on Tyres (36% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on Tread depth (58% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Condition
    • 0.12% fail on Size/type
  • 6.4% fail on Brakes (25% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 4.8% fail on Mechanical brake components (81% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 3.2% fail on Brake discs and drums (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 3.2% fail on Brake discs (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.1% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.042% fail on Brake linings (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.084% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.079% fail on Cable (150% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.0053% fail on Linkage
    • 2.0% fail on Brake performance
      • 1.5% fail on Service brake performance (29% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Rbt (30% worse than other 2013 cars)
          • 1.4% fail on Service brake performance (40% worse than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.15% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.011% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.011% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.011% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.011% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.37% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (50% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.37% fail on Rbt (sp) (48% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.23% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.14% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.11% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.095% fail on Parking brake performance (73% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.095% fail on Rbt (71% better than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.089% fail on Parking brake performance (70% better than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.0053% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.084% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.23% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.15% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.13% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.14% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.11% fail on Pedal
      • 0.032% fail on Hand lever (70% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.053% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.042% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.026% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.016% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.026% fail on Parking brake control (87% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Lever (85% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.016% fail on Rigid brake pipes (95% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.0053% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.0053% fail on Servos
    • 0.0053% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.0053% fail on Other components
  • 6.3% fail on Visibility (51% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 3.9% fail on Washers (97% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Wipers (13% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.084% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.079% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.0053% fail on Window
    • 0.079% fail on View to rear
      • 0.079% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.047% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.016% fail on Driver's view
  • 4.4% fail on Steering (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 4.3% fail on Steering linkage components (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 4.3% fail on Track rod end (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.016% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.016% fail on Other components (4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.011% fail on Steering linkage (5 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.0053% fail on Steering component
      • 0.011% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.042% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.037% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.0053% fail on Operation
    • 0.011% fail on Steering play
      • 0.011% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.0053% fail on Power steering
      • 0.0053% fail on Operation
    • 0.0053% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 2.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (45% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Exhaust emissions (45% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Spark ignition (89% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.96% fail on Catalyst emissions (130% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.75% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (34% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.33% fail on Emissions not tested (170% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.021% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.011% fail on Oxygen sensor (6 times worse than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.011% fail on Other emission control equipment (12 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.0053% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.44% fail on Compression ignition (29% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.25% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.14% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (58% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.037% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.016% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.011% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.011% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
    • 0.13% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.095% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.021% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.016% fail on Transmission oil leaks
    • 0.021% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.016% fail on Undertray
      • 0.0053% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 0.55% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.35% fail on Seat belts (54% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Condition (46% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Attachment (4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Requirements
      • 0.0053% fail on Pre-tensioners
    • 0.19% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (37% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.016% fail on Airbags
      • 0.016% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.36% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.33% fail on Attachment
    • 0.026% fail on Condition
    • 0.0053% fail on Hubs
  • 0.13% fail on Identification of the vehicle (53% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Registration plates (53% better than other 2013 cars)
  • 0.0053% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.0053% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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