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DS DS3 MOT Results

Registered in 2014
61.4% pass rate
from 18,877 tests in 2021
(75% worse than other 2014 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 2014 cars and highlighted areas where the DS DS3 is unusually good or bad.

  • 13% fail on Body, chassis, structure (7 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 8.4% fail on Transmission (11 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 8.2% fail on Drive shafts (11 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 8.2% fail on Joints (11 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.016% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.0053% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.24% fail on Prop shafts (5 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.24% fail on Joints (10 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Belts (8 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 4.9% fail on Exhaust system (9 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.095% fail on Bumpers (94% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.085% fail on Engine mounting (8 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.053% fail on Bracket (23 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Engine mounting condition (3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.079% fail on Body
      • 0.069% fail on Other body component
      • 0.0053% fail on Mounting fixings
      • 0.0053% fail on Panel
    • 0.037% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.032% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.0053% fail on System
    • 0.032% fail on Undertray
    • 0.026% fail on Seats
      • 0.016% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.011% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.011% fail on Doors (88% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0053% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.0053% fail on Catch
      • 0.0053% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.0053% fail on Catch
    • 0.0053% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.0053% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.0053% fail on Sub-frame condition
  • 11% fail on Suspension (140% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 9.5% fail on Springs (3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 9.5% fail on Coil springs (3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 9.5% fail on Coil spring (3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.011% fail on Mounting
    • 1.1% fail on Suspension arms (28% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.72% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.33% fail on Pins and bushes (52% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.090% fail on Ball joint dust cover (48% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Suspension arm
    • 0.55% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.20% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.17% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.069% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.058% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.032% fail on Linkage
      • 0.0053% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.0053% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.29% fail on Wheel bearings (45% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.074% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.042% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.011% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.011% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.011% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.042% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.016% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.016% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.011% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.011% fail on Shock absorbers (97% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.0053% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.0053% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.0053% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.0053% fail on Ball joint
  • 10% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (69% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 4.3% fail on Headlamps (160% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 4.3% fail on Headlamp (180% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0053% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 3.4% fail on Headlamp aim (76% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Headlamp aim (65% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.53% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.43% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.42% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.25% fail on Individual direction indicators (49% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Side repeaters (55% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.011% fail on All direction indicators
      • 0.0053% fail on Semaphore
        • 0.0053% fail on Arm
    • 0.35% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.35% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.35% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.35% fail on Reversing lamps (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Reversing lamps (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0053% fail on Reversing lamp switch
    • 0.28% fail on Stop lamp (80% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.11% fail on Horn
      • 0.011% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.0053% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.016% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.016% fail on Position lamp
  • 6.7% fail on Tyres (41% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Tread depth (63% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Condition (17% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.095% fail on Size/type
  • 6.1% fail on Visibility (54% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Wipers (40% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Washers (83% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on View to rear (97% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Mirrors (100% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.069% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.069% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.0053% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.0053% fail on Bonnet
  • 5.5% fail on Brakes (28% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Mechanical brake components (70% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Brake discs and drums (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 2.6% fail on Brake discs (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.2% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.0053% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.085% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (150% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.074% fail on Cable (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.0053% fail on Lever
        • 0.0053% fail on Linkage
    • 1.4% fail on Brake performance
      • 1.0% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.0% fail on Rbt
          • 0.88% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.19% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.0053% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0053% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.0053% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0053% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.26% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (51% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.25% fail on Rbt (sp) (50% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.0053% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.11% fail on Parking brake performance (55% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Rbt (55% better than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.085% fail on Parking brake performance (59% better than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.016% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.0053% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.0053% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0053% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.11% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.10% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.069% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.037% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.0053% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.0053% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.058% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.20% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.15% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.12% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.095% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.074% fail on Pedal
      • 0.021% fail on Hand lever (74% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.037% fail on Parking brake control (77% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.037% fail on Lever (73% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.032% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.026% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.021% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.0053% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.016% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.016% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.011% fail on Rigid brake pipes (93% better than other 2014 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
  • 2.7% fail on Steering (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Steering linkage components (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Track rod end (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.016% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.016% fail on Steering arm (4 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Other components
        • 0.0053% fail on Steering component
        • 0.0053% fail on Steering linkage
      • 0.0053% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.026% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.026% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.026% fail on Electronic power steering
    • 0.011% fail on Power steering
      • 0.011% fail on Operation
    • 0.011% fail on Steering column
    • 0.0053% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.0053% fail on Steering play
      • 0.0053% fail on Steering rack
  • 2.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (43% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Exhaust emissions (40% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Spark ignition (95% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.81% fail on Catalyst emissions (160% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.79% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (61% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Emissions not tested (94% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.0053% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.37% fail on Compression ignition (38% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.10% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (65% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.042% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.032% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.016% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.0053% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0053% fail on Other emission control equipment
    • 0.10% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.069% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.016% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.016% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.026% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.021% fail on Sound deadening material (10 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Undertray
  • 0.58% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (33% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Seat belts (48% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Condition (47% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Attachment
      • 0.0053% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.0053% fail on Requirements
      • 0.0053% fail on Pre-tensioners
    • 0.28% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.011% fail on Airbags
      • 0.011% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.42% fail on Road Wheels (61% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on Attachment (59% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.090% fail on Condition
  • 0.16% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.16% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.016% fail on Seat belt installation check (3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.011% fail on Belt(s)/padding
    • 0.0053% fail on Anchorages
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