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DS DS3 MOT Results

Registered in 2013
65.4% pass rate
from 19,793 tests in 2020
(52% 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.

  • 11% fail on Body, chassis, structure (7 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 5.8% fail on Exhaust system (11 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 5.7% fail on Transmission (10 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 5.6% fail on Drive shafts (11 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 5.6% fail on Joints (11 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Prop shafts (5 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Joints (6 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Belts (26 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.086% fail on Undertray (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.081% fail on Seats (120% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.051% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.030% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.071% fail on Body
      • 0.051% fail on Other body component
      • 0.010% fail on Mounting fixings (22 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.010% fail on Panel
    • 0.061% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.045% fail on Engine mounting (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Bracket (6 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.030% fail on Fuel system (63% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (73% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.010% fail on System
      • 0.0051% fail on Pipe
    • 0.010% fail on Doors (87% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.010% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.0051% fail on Door condition
        • 0.0051% fail on Catch
    • 0.0051% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.0051% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.0051% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.0051% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 10% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (35% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 4.6% fail on Headlamps (160% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 4.6% fail on Headlamp (180% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.0051% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
    • 3.3% fail on Headlamp aim (57% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 3.0% fail on Headlamp aim (49% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (170% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.96% fail on Position lamps (21% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.93% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.030% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.93% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.47% fail on Stop lamp (72% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.46% fail on Direction indicators (26% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.46% fail on Flashing type (26% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.38% fail on Individual direction indicators (65% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.071% fail on Side repeaters (81% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.010% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.37% fail on Reversing lamps (180% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Reversing lamps (180% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.0051% fail on Reversing lamp switch
    • 0.31% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.31% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.31% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.14% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.13% fail on Horn
      • 0.0051% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.0051% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.0051% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.0051% fail on Switch
    • 0.0051% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 6.8% fail on Tyres (35% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on Tread depth (52% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Condition (20% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.066% fail on Size/type
  • 6.6% fail on Suspension (55% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 4.7% fail on Springs (150% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 4.7% fail on Coil springs (150% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 4.7% fail on Coil spring (150% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.010% fail on Mounting
    • 1.0% fail on Anti-roll bars (170% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.63% fail on Linkage ball joints (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Ball joint (4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.081% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.061% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.025% fail on Linkage
      • 0.020% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.010% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.0051% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.77% fail on Suspension arms (41% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.46% fail on Ball joint (36% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Pins and bushes (40% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.040% fail on Suspension arm (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.040% fail on Ball joint dust cover (69% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Wheel bearings (55% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.091% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.061% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.020% fail on Other suspension component (5 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.076% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.056% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0051% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.051% fail on Shock absorbers (90% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.020% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.020% fail on Ball joint (7 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.0051% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.0051% fail on Ball joint
  • 6.6% fail on Visibility (59% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 3.9% fail on Wipers (57% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Washers (70% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.081% fail on View to rear
      • 0.081% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.071% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.071% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.025% fail on Bonnet
  • 6.3% fail on Brakes (46% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 5.0% fail on Mechanical brake components (81% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 3.1% fail on Brake linings and pads (31% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 3.1% fail on Brake pads (31% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.025% fail on Brake linings
      • 2.7% fail on Brake discs and drums (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 2.7% fail on Brake discs (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.040% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.035% fail on Cable
        • 0.0051% fail on Linkage
    • 1.5% fail on Brake performance
      • 1.1% fail on Service brake performance (47% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt (47% worse than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.96% fail on Service brake performance (56% worse than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.16% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.015% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.010% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.0051% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.0051% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0051% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.21% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.21% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.15% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.076% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.0051% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.0051% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.16% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (62% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Rbt (sp) (60% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.086% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.045% fail on Parking brake performance (78% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.040% fail on Rbt (79% better than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.035% fail on Parking brake performance (80% better than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.0051% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.0051% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0051% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 0.24% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (55% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Anti-lock braking system (76% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Electronic stability control (75% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.066% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (54% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.056% fail on Pedal
      • 0.010% fail on Hand lever (88% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.066% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.045% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.020% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.030% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.020% fail on Parking brake control (88% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Lever (85% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.015% fail on Rigid brake pipes (86% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.010% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.0051% fail on Pressure/vacuum build up
      • 0.0051% fail on Servos
    • 0.010% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.0051% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.0051% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.0051% fail on Load sensing valves
    • 0.0051% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.0051% fail on Other components
  • 1.6% fail on Steering (160% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Steering linkage components (190% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Track rod end (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.010% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.0051% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.0051% fail on Other components
        • 0.0051% fail on Steering component
      • 0.0051% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.020% fail on Electronic power steering
    • 0.015% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.015% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.015% fail on Steering play
      • 0.015% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.0051% fail on Power steering
      • 0.0051% fail on Operation
  • 1.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (27% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Exhaust emissions (22% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Spark ignition (73% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.58% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (51% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.44% fail on Catalyst emissions (100% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.081% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.020% fail on Non catalyst emissions (5 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.0051% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0051% fail on Oxygen sensor
      • 0.28% fail on Compression ignition (41% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (40% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (48% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.015% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.015% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.0051% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
    • 0.096% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.071% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.010% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.010% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.0051% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
    • 0.035% fail on Noise suppression (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Undertray (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.0051% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 0.37% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.22% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.19% fail on Condition
      • 0.015% fail on Requirements
      • 0.010% fail on Attachment
      • 0.0051% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.0051% fail on Pre-tensioners
    • 0.15% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.32% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.26% fail on Attachment
    • 0.071% fail on Condition
  • 0.21% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.21% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.010% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.0051% fail on Anchorages
    • 0.0051% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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